Desktop computers
In addition to the server installation which runs the farm, a computer
with a browser or a dedicated windows environment is required for each user.
This table shows the required desktop computer types:
| Desktop type | Description |
|---|---|
| Thin client, browser | Web-based access to dashboards and d/EPM Administration. |
| Full clients | Required for a small number of report developers to create and
modify Application Studio reports, Application Engine scripts and modify Designer database models. The full clients are:
In cloud environments, the geographical proximity of the client to the Amazon Web Services zone on which the tenant runs has a bearing on the performance of the client. This applies particularly to Application Studio, which will not perform satisfactorily if, for example, the client and tenant are on different continents. |
| Microsoft Excel using the full client | Excel Integration |
For administration purposes, a desktop computer is recommended with at least these specifications:
| Specification | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| CPU cores | 4 |
| Memory (GB) | 8 or higher |