Table of Contents Table of Contents Title and Copyright Information Preface Audience Documentation Accessibility Diversity and Inclusion 1 Preparing For MetaSolv Solution Skills Required to Set Up MetaSolv Solution If You Have MetaSolv Solution in Test or Production General Notes Upgrade Impacts Database Software Changes WebLogic Server Changes Supporting Documentation Some Helpful Terms Setup Process Where MetaSolv Solution Files Reside After Installation Software Required to Install MetaSolv Solution Setting Up a Test Environment 2 Environment Planning Considerations Availability Requirements Scalability Requirements Hardware Sizing Guidelines Hardware and Software Configuration Database Considerations Database Server Configuration Application Server Considerations Connection Pooling Should You Cluster? Client Considerations If Your Plan Includes a Background Processor If Your Plan Includes a Citrix Server Configuration Security User Authentication Data Migration Planning Tips 3 Minimum Technical Requirements MetaSolv Solution Installation Components Recommended Actions for Best Performance Database Server Application Server MetaSolv Solution Rich Client Background Processor Citrix Location and Routing Gateway Client NPA Split Utility Client MetaSolv Solution Utilities Client A Deployment Configuration Examples Small Deployment Example (100 users) Deployment Description Hardware Configuration Medium Deployment Example (300 to 400 users) Deployment Description Hardware Configuration Large Deployment Example (1,000 users) Deployment Description Hardware Recommendations B Environment Planning Worksheet Environment Profiles Functional Areas