Recommended Configuration
In this section, the basic recommended configuration for an App Portal installation is provided, as well as the steps you can take to perform an advanced configuration analysis.
Basic Recommended Configuration
The following table provides a summary of the recommended App Portal / App Broker configuration, including hardware sizing recommendations.
| Component | Development / Lab Environment | Production Environment |
|---|---|---|
| Server Count | 1 | 1 |
| Server Role | App Portal / App Broker Web Server | App Portal / App Broker Web Server |
| Processor | 1 processor, 2 core | 2 processors, 4 core |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Hard Disk Space | 70 GB | 70 GB |
| Database sizing recommendations | 50 GB (based on estimated growth size of the deployment technology database of 500 GB) |
note
The App Portal / App Broker web service can only be enabled and running on a single web server at a time.
tip
It is recommended that the App Portal / App Broker database reside on its own Microsoft SQL Server. It is not necessary to install App Portal / App Broker on the same SQL Server as the System Center Configuration Manager or Altiris.