Use the following estimates to help define project size. The model database is an important factor in determining project size.
The number of users for each project size below (small, medium, and large) is the effective number connected to a single server. The effective number of users should be calculated by taking into consideration:
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Connected Workshare Setup - use the 25% formula above
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Drawing Batch server - add 3 users
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Remote IFC - add 1 user
One small project
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1 to 15 effective users on one database server
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Database up to 10 GB
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Up to 500 drawings
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4 processor cores
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32 GB RAM for Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle
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64-bit Bus Size, OS, and Database
One medium project
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16 to 50 effective users on one database server
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Database 10 GB to 30 GB
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501 to 1000 drawings
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4-8 processor cores
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64 GB RAM for Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle
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64-bit Bus Size, OS, and Database
One large project
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51 to 100 effective users on one database server (contact Customer Support if you plan to have more than 100 effective users on one database server)
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Database 30 GB or more
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1001 or more drawings
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8 or more processor cores
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128+ GB RAM for Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle
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64-bit Bus Size, OS, and Database