System Requirements
System Requirements
This document outlines the hardware and software requirements for running MemberJunction in development and production environments.
Hardware Requirements
MemberJunction is designed to run efficiently on various hardware configurations. The requirements depend on your expected data volume and user load.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
For development environments or small implementations (up to 10,000 records, 5-10 concurrent users):
| Component | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores, 2.0 GHz+ |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 20 GB SSD |
| Network | 100 Mbps |
Recommended Hardware Requirements
For production environments or larger implementations:
| Component | Small<br>(10,000-50,000 records) | Medium<br>(50,000-500,000 records) | Large<br>(500,000+ records) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores, 2.5 GHz+ | 8 cores, 3.0 GHz+ | 16+ cores, 3.0 GHz+ |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM | 64+ GB RAM |
| Storage | 50 GB SSD | 200 GB SSD | 500+ GB SSD |
| Network | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Software Prerequisites
Required Software
| Software | Minimum Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Node.js | 20.x | 20.x or higher recommended for best performance |
| npm | 9.x | Included with Node.js |
| Database System | See supported databases | SQL Server 2022+ recommended |
| Git | Any recent version | For version control |
| Web Browser | Chrome 90+, Firefox 90+, Edge 90+ | For accessing the UI |
Supported Database Systems
MemberJunction supports the following database systems:
| Database System | Minimum Version | Recommended Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SQL Server | 2022 | 2022 or later | Preferred for best performance |
Operating Systems
MemberJunction can run on any operating system that supports Node.js:
| OS | Supported Versions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016+ | Full support |
| Linux | Ubuntu 18.04+, CentOS/RHEL 7+, Debian 10+ | Recommended for production environments |
| macOS | macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later | Primarily for development environments |
Supported Platforms
Deployment Environments
MemberJunction can be deployed in various environments:
| Environment | Support Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Private Cloud | Fully supported | Good balance of control and management |
| Public Cloud (IaaS) | Partially supported | Azure fully-supported; limited support for AWS, GCP |
| On-premises | Fully supported | As needed based on existing infrastructure requirements |
| Containerized (Docker) | Fully supported | Docker Compose templates provided |
Cloud Provider Specific Requirements
Microsoft Azure
Recommended services:
- Azure SQL Database or SQL Managed Instance
- Azure App Service (Premium tier recommended)
- Azure Key Vault for secrets management
- Azure Storage for file storage
- Azure Application Insights for monitoring
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Recommended services:
- Amazon RDS for SQL Server or PostgreSQL
- Amazon EC2 or Elastic Beanstalk
- AWS Secrets Manager
- Amazon S3 for file storage
- Amazon CloudWatch for monitoring
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Recommended services:
- Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL
- Google Compute Engine or App Engine
- Secret Manager
- Cloud Storage
- Cloud Monitoring
Network Requirements
Ports and Connectivity
| Service | Port | Protocol | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJExplorer (Web UI) | 4200 | HTTP(S) | Default for local development. Can be configured to any available port |
| MJAPI (GraphQL Server) | 4000 | HTTP(S) | Default for local development. Can be configured to any available port |
| Database (SQL Server) | 1433 | TCP | Default MS SQL Server port |
Internet Connectivity
Internet connectivity is required for:
- Package installation via npm
- AI Model functionality (if enabled)
- External authentication providers (if used)
- External API integrations (if configured)
Additional Considerations
Security Requirements
For production environments, the following security measures are recommended:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for all communications
- Firewall protection for database and application servers
- Regular security updates for all components
- Proper implementation of authentication and authorization
- Data encryption at rest for sensitive information
Backup Requirements
Implement a regular backup strategy:
- Database backups (daily minimum, hourly recommended)
- Application configuration backups
- Document storage backups (if applicable)
- Consider point-in-time recovery options for databases
Monitoring Requirements
For production deployments, monitoring should include:
- System resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk, network)
- Application logs and error tracking
- Database performance metrics
- API request monitoring
- User activity logging
AI Model Requirements (Optional)
If using AI Models, additional requirements apply:
API Keys and Licensing
- API keys for one of the supported LLM providers:
- Anthropic Claude
- OpenAI GPT models
- Google Gemini models
- Mistral AI
Network Requirements
- Outbound HTTPS access to LLM API endpoints
- For on-premises environments, ensure firewalls allow this traffic
Scalability Considerations
MemberJunction can scale horizontally and vertically:
- Vertical Scaling: Increase resources (CPU, RAM) for existing servers
- Horizontal Scaling: Add more application servers behind a load balancer
- Database Scaling: Consider read replicas or sharding for large datasets
- Caching: Implement Redis or similar for performance improvements
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