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Summary
This article describes the requirements for installing the InfoBurst Platform. Requirements may vary based on intended usage.
Recommendations
The InfoBurst Platform should be installed on a dedicated server for ease of backup, update, and restoration.
Server Resources
Minimum requirements:
- Dual CPU 2.5GHz
- 8GB RAM
- Disk
- 1GB on installation partition for application files
- 2GB on C partition for initial installation
- 512MB+ free space at all times for system operation
Operating System
Microsoft Windows
- Server 2008-2016 (x86/x64)
- Virtual servers supported
- Microsoft .NET Frameworks 3.5 SP1 and 4.6
Database Repository
InfoBurst requires a dedicated repository. The repository is populated during installation. Database or schema must be created manually prior to installation.
SQL Server
- Supported versions: 2005-2016
- Dedicated database
- SQL Server Authentication or Windows Authentication
- Database user privileges:
- DROP TABLE
- CREATE TABLE
- CREATE INDEX
- ALTER TABLE
Oracle
- Supported versions: Oracle Server 10G-12C
- Dedicated schema
- No Oracle middleware required. InfoBurst deploys and utilizes the Oracle Instant Client
- Database user privileges:
- CREATE TABLE
- CREATE TRIGGER
- CREATE SEQUENCE
- CREATE INDEXTYPE
Ports
Add inbound and outbound rules to Windows Firewall to allow access to port range 8550-8555
SAP BusinessObjects
Supported Versions
- XI 3.1 - BI 4.2
- For details see Platform Configurations (SAP BusinessObjects > Supported Versions)
- Major version and support package updates are supported within 90 days of general release
Web Service Connectivity
BI 4.x requires:
- WebApplicationContainerServer (WACS)
- Test URL (default port = 6405): http://<BO_SERVER>:<PORT>/biprws
- Successful Connection: Internet Explorer will prompt for download of a JSON file, Chrome will display JSON with BusinessObjects server information
- Apache-Tomcat Web Services: Session, Publish, ReportEngine, Save
- Test URL (default port = 8080): http://<BO_SERVER>:<PORT>/dswsbobje/services/listService
- Apache-Tomcat Web Services: Session, Publish, ReportEngine, Save
- Test URL (default port = 8080): http://<BO_SERVER>:<PORT>/dswsbobje/services/listServices
Client Tools
The BusinessObjects Client Tools software is required when working with the following document types:
- Crystal Reports
- Desktop Intelligence
The Client Tools version must match the BusinessObjects/Crystal Reports server version.
Desktop Intelligence Compatibility Pack (DCP)
The DCP is required for processing Desktop Intelligence in BI 4.1 and later.
Requirements:
- DCP
- BusinessObjects Application Server (Apache/Tomcat) with port 8080 open (bi-directional)
Deploying DCP:
- For BI 4.1, install the following software in order:
- BusinessObjects XI 3.1 Client Tools SP 6.3
- BusinessObjects BI 4.1 Client Tools version to match your BI 4.1 server
- For BI 4.2, install the following software in order:
- BusinessObjects XI 3.1 Client Tools SP 6.3
- BusinessObjects BI 4.2 Client Tools version to match your BI 4.2 server
SQL Server Reporting Services
- Supported versions: SQL Server Enterprise 2005-2016
- SQL Server Express is not supported
Tableau
- Supported Versions: Tableau Server 10.3 - 2018.1
InfoBurst Software
Download the InfoBurst installer file to the server.
User Interface
The InfoBurst user interface requires Flash Player version 11.9 or later.