Processor requirements:
• A minimum of 1.4 GHz 64-bit EMT64 or AMD64 processor. Quad-Core Recommended for production systems.
• Support for security features like NX Bit and DEP (Data Execution Prevention)
• The processor should support CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF, and PrefetchWNeeds
• Needs to Support EPT or NPT (Second Level Address Translation)
Disk Space:
• 3 times the RAM size limited up to 32 GB. Which means 96 GB (32×3 = 96 GB)
• Additional disk space of 10-12 GB for additional roles and features installed based on server roles. For 32 GB Systems with GUI (96 + 12 = 108 GB)
• Additional 10 GB is required for Windows Updates. So, 108 GB +10 GB = 118 GB for 32 GB Systems.
• 10 GB extra space for miscellaneous files and logs (Perfmon, Server Trace, etc.) (128 GB for 32 GB Systems)
• Any Disk Space requirements for applications that are installed on the OS partition are additional. For example SQL, Exchange, SharePoint MS-CRM, etc.
Disk Controller:
• Needs to be a PCI Express Compliant Disk Controller.
• RAM (Random Access memory) Requirements:
– 512 MB ECC supported Memory Modules
– 800 MB for VM Installations, post-installation, reduce RAM to 512 MB.
Optional System Requirements Features:
• Support of UEFI 2.3.1c-based system and firmware with support for secure boot
• Trusted Platform Module
• Graphics Accelerator device and monitor, capable of SVGA (1024 x 768) minimum. 1080 p monitors or higher-resolution recommended.
• Input devices such as a Keyboard and Microsoft® mouse (or other compatible pointing devices)
• Internet access to download Windows Updates where the tenant is managing the updates.
Network Requirements:
• Minimum a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with 1 Gbps throughput.
• Needs to be PCI Express Compliant hardware.
• Support for Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE). As you may know, Wireless Devices cannot be used to boot from the network.
