1.1 Before You Deploy iFolder

Before you install iFolder, you must plan the setup that is suitable for your enterprise. You should organize the deployment based on your current requirements, the quality of service required, and the projected needs for future growth.

Before you deploy iFolder, consider the following:

1.1.1 Hardware and Software Requirements

Server Hardware Requirements

A iFolder server has the following hardware requirements:

  • A server class machine for Open Enterprise Server 2015 SP1

  • A minimum of 2 GB RAM

  • 200 GB dedicated storage (200 MB storage per user for 1000 users)

  • Minimum 100 Mbps dedicated NIC

Server Software Requirements

A iFolder server has the following software requirements:

  • Apache* configured in work mode

  • Apache configured for traditional NIC

Client Requirements

The iFolder client supports the following workstation operating systems:

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) 10 SP3

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) 11 SP1 64-bit

  • openSUSE 11.4

    NOTE:The iFolder Linux client requires the Mono framework for Linux and a GNOME desktop for iFolder Nautilus plug-in support.

  • Windows XP SP3 32-bit

  • Windows Vista SP1

  • Windows 7

  • Macintosh OS X 32-bit (Intel architecture) v10.5 and later (requires Mono 2.4.2.3). PowerPc architecture is not supported.

1.1.2 Security Considerations

Based on your security requirements, you can create an encrypted iFolder or a normal iFolder. The communication between the iFolder server, clients, Web Admin server, and Web Access server can be set to non-SSL or SSL (secure) or both.

1.1.3 Additional Documentation

For more information, see the following:

1.1.4 Encryption and Key Recovery

For detailed information on encryption and key recovery, refer to the following guides: