Reporting database specifications and recommendations

Note:
Applies to: In this topic
  • Forcepoint Web Security and Forcepoint URL Filtering, v8.5.x
  • Forcepoint DLP, v8.5.1, v8.6.x, v8.7.x, v8.8.x, v8.9.x, v9.0, v10.x
  • Forcepoint Email Security, v8.5.x
  • Forcepoint appliances, v8.5.x
  • Hardware specifications
  • RAM
  • Disk considerations
  • Virtualization

The performance of Forcepoint reporting solutions is heavily dependent on the SQL Server and the configuration of its underlying resources. The more you invest in the system, the better it will perform.

For optimal results, host the reporting databases on Windows Server 2016 Enterprise Edition and SQL Server 2016 with the latest service pack.

Also consider the factors that follow when designing your database system.