System Requirements
Ensure your system meets these requirements for optimal DB24x7 performance. Most modern systems and all major databases are fully supported.
Deployment Options
Cloud SaaS
Fully managed service. No infrastructure requirements.
Self-Hosted
Run on your own infrastructure with full control.
Docker
Deploy using Docker containers.
Cloud-First Approach
We recommend starting with our Cloud SaaS option. It's the fastest way to get started with zero infrastructure management. Self-hosted options are available for enterprise customers with specific compliance requirements.
System Requirements (Self-Hosted)
For self-hosted deployments, ensure your system meets these minimum requirements.
Processor
Modern multi-core processor (2+ cores recommended)
Memory
Minimum 2GB RAM, 4GB+ recommended for larger databases
Storage
500MB for application, 5GB+ for metrics storage
Network
Stable internet connection with outbound HTTPS access
Operating System Support
Supported Databases
DB24x7 supports all major database systems with specific version requirements.
PostgreSQL
Supported Versions:
Full support for all editions including RDS, Aurora, Cloud SQL
MySQL
Supported Versions:
Includes MariaDB 10.2+, RDS, Aurora MySQL
SQL Server
Supported Versions:
All editions: Express, Standard, Enterprise, Azure SQL
MongoDB
Supported Versions:
Standalone, Replica Sets, Sharded Clusters, Atlas
Oracle
Supported Versions:
Standard and Enterprise editions, Oracle Cloud
ClickHouse
Supported Versions:
Open source and ClickHouse Cloud
Redis
Supported Versions:
Open source, Redis Enterprise, ElastiCache
Cassandra
Supported Versions:
Apache Cassandra and DataStax Enterprise
Cloud-Managed Databases
DB24x7 fully supports cloud-managed database services including AWS RDS, Aurora, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL, MongoDB Atlas, and more. No special configuration is required for cloud databases.
Network Requirements
DB24x7 requires outbound network access to communicate with your databases and our cloud platform.
Required Ports
| Port | Protocol | Direction | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | HTTPS | Outbound | API communication with DB24x7 cloud |
| 5432 | PostgreSQL | Outbound | PostgreSQL database connection |
| 3306 | MySQL | Outbound | MySQL/MariaDB database connection |
| 1433 | SQL Server | Outbound | SQL Server database connection |
| 27017 | MongoDB | Outbound | MongoDB database connection |
Bandwidth
Minimum 1 Mbps sustained. Actual bandwidth depends on database size and query volume.
Security
All connections use TLS 1.2+ encryption. Firewall rules should allow outbound HTTPS.
Firewall Configuration
If your database is behind a firewall, you'll need to whitelist DB24x7's IP addresses or use our secure agent for connection tunneling.
# Example firewall rule (iptables)iptables -A OUTPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j ACCEPTiptables -A OUTPUT -p tcp --dport 5432 -j ACCEPTBrowser Compatibility
The DB24x7 web interface supports all modern browsers with automatic updates enabled.
Browser Features Required
- JavaScript enabled
- Cookies enabled (for authentication)
- WebSocket support (for real-time updates)
- LocalStorage API (for preferences)