1. Overview
  2. Getting Started
  3. Preparing for Your Yurbi Installation (Windows & Linux)

Preparing for Your Yurbi Installation (Windows & Linux)

Before you get started with Yurbi, make sure you have everything you need for a smooth installation.

Quick Summary

  • Supported OS: Windows Server (2016 or higher) or Linux (most major distributions)
  • Hardware: Minimum 8GB RAM, 2 modern CPUs (3.0 Ghz clock speed or higher recommended)
  • Storage: Yurbi itself uses less than 1 GB, but you’ll need more space if using the embedded PostgreSQL or if a database server is on the same machine
  • Database: Choose between Microsoft SQL Server or the embedded PostgreSQL database
  • Browser: Chrome required on the server for scheduled email reports

Installation Guides

System Requirements

Hardware

  • Memory: At least 8GB RAM
    (More is better, especially for heavier workloads)
  • CPU: Minimum 2 modern CPUs (3.0 Ghz clock speed or higher recommended)
    (Higher clock speed is better; for example, AWS c5d.xlarge or Azure F4s_v2 work well)
  • Storage:
    • Yurbi uses less than 1 GB itself
    • Plan for additional space if:
      • You’re using the embedded PostgreSQL database
      • You have a SQL database on the same server
      • You expect data growth over time
    • Minimum 1GB free disk space recommended
    • SSDs are not required but offer performance benefits

Operating System

  • Windows: Windows Server 2016 or newer (can also be trialed on Windows Desktop, but production use is recommended on servers)
  • Linux: Most major distributions supported

Other Requirements

  • Browser: Google Chrome must be installed on the server for scheduled dashboards and reports to be sent via email.

Database Options

Yurbi requires a backend database. You have two options:

  1. Microsoft SQL Server

    • Recommended if you already have SQL Server in your environment
    • Requires a user account with DATABASE CREATE permissions (using sa is easiest)
    • If you use only Windows Authentication for SQL, contact support for assistance

  2. Embedded PostgreSQL

    • Ideal if you don’t have SQL Server available
    • Installed on the same server by default
    • For high-volume production, consider moving PostgreSQL to a dedicated server (support can assist with migration)
    • Important: You cannot migrate Yurbi data between MS SQL and PostgreSQL later; choose the database you plan to use long-term

Files Needed

You’ll need two files to install Yurbi:

  1. Main installer
  2. Update file (latest patches and hotfixes)

These are provided via download links after registering for a trial or by request from support.

Additional Notes

  • Yurbi does not require a dedicated server for light use; it can share resources if your server meets the specs.
  • During installation, you can choose your install directory. The default is C:\Program Files\Yurbi on Windows and /var/yurbi on Linux.
  • If you have specific IT directory requirements, plan ahead or contact support for help.

Ready to get started?
See Windows Installation Guide
See Linux Installation Guide

If you have any questions or run into issues, our support team is here to help!