Installation Scenarios#
This section features instructions to install Carbonio in different scenarios, which can be installed either by using the suggested method, based on an Ansible playbook and the inventory template provided with each scenario, or manually by following instruction provided in Section Roles Description and Installation.
Requirements and Limitations#
Before attempting to install a scenario, take into account the following:
In all scenarios, each Node should fulfil the Requirements, except for the Single-Server, whose hardware requirements slightly differ
You need Customise the domain and FQDN in the inventory files provided with each scenario
All scenarios, except for the Single-Server, feature the Backup functionality, which can be either local (e.g., a mounted local disk or partition), a dedicated NAS device, or a remote (cloud) storage.
In order to use Ansible, set up a control node according to directions in section Prepare the Ansible Environment
Scenarios#
A scenario suitable for SME, educational institutions, Municipalities, or local Governments.
Suitable for small infrastructures up to thousands of accounts that do not need the full spectrum of Carbonio features.
Suitable for small infrastructure up to thousands of accounts, with complete set of Carbonio functionalities.
Similar to the Full Small Scenario, it prepare the Carbonio infrastructure for a future growth and scalability.
Suitable for any large infrastructure that requires scalability and redundancy and is ready for High Availability.