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System Requirements

This document outlines the infrastructure and software requirements for deploying Simba Intelligence in Kubernetes environments using Helm charts.
⚠️ Important Note: Application resource requirements can vary widely depending on your deployment configuration. The Discovery/Composer instance, Redis, and PostgreSQL can all be external services. For production deployments, external PostgreSQL is recommended. These specifications serve as a general guide - expect to right-size resources based on your individual use case and external service configuration.

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Kubernetes Infrastructure Requirements

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Cluster Specifications

Minimum Cluster Requirements:
  • Kubernetes Version: 1.24+
  • Node Count: 2+ worker nodes for production deployments
  • Storage Support: Persistent volume support with dynamic provisioning
  • Container Runtime: Docker 20.10+ or containerd 1.6+
Sizing Strategy:
  • Initial Deployment: Overprovision resources initially to establish baseline performance
  • Right-Sizing: Analyze actual usage patterns and resource consumption after deployment
  • Scaling Approach: Application usage varies dramatically based on use cases - monitoring and adjustment is essential
  • Performance Tuning: Use observed metrics to optimize resource allocation over time

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Application Resource Requirements

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Core Components

Simba Intelligence Application:
  • Minimum: 4 CPU cores, 8GB memory total
  • Recommended: 8+ CPU cores, 16GB+ memory total
  • Scaling: Supports horizontal scaling with multiple replicas
  • Components: Includes web application, background workers (Celery), scheduler (Beat), and database migration jobs

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Optional Built-in Services

Discovery/Composer Services:
  • System Requirements: See Composer System Requirements for detailed specifications
  • Recommendation: Use external services for production deployments
PostgreSQL Database:
  • Recommendation: Use external managed database for production
Redis Cache:
  • Recommendation: Use external Redis service for production

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Software Dependencies

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Required Components

Kubernetes Platform:
  • Kubernetes: Version 1.24 or later
  • Helm: Version 3.17+ for chart management
  • Container Runtime: Docker 20.10+ or containerd 1.6+
  • Network Plugin: CNI-compatible networking
Storage Requirements:
  • StorageClass: Default storage class with dynamic provisioning
  • Persistent Volumes: Support for ReadWriteOnce volumes; ReadWriteMany may be required for Composer built-in volume (driver deployment)
  • Backup: Volume snapshot capability recommended
Ingress and Networking:
  • Ingress Controller: Functional ingress controller for external access
  • DNS: Functional cluster DNS
Database
  • Postgres: Postgres is required, and an external managed database is recommended for production instead of the built-in service.

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Network Requirements

External Access:
  • Internet: Outbound internet access for container image pulls
  • Load Balancer: External access for users
  • SSL/TLS: Certificate management for secure connections
Internal Communication:
  • Pod-to-Pod: Standard Kubernetes cluster networking
  • Service Discovery: Functional Kubernetes service discovery
Security:
  • Implement appropriate network policies for production environments