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You can install the extractor on a physical server, on a virtual machine on-premises, or in the cloud.

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Memory

For the default values in the configuration, the server needs a minimum of 4 GB RAM and an additional 256 GB HD for logging and storage. You can adjust the configuration to reduce memory usage.

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CPU

For the default values in the configuration, the server needs a minimum of 2-core CPUs.

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Software

Cognite tests the CDF PI AF extractor for AVEVA PI AF Server 2018. According to AVEVA’s documentation, this implies that any Patch level will work.
  • Windows server 2016 or later.
  • A Windows account with admin rights to install the extractor.
  • Access to the Windows machine, for instance, through VPN.
  • .Net Framework 4.8 run-time or higher version.
  • Access to download PI AF SDK 2018 which is distributed as part of the PI AF Client 2018 SP3 Patch 3.

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Network access

  • Username and password for connecting to the PI AF server where the data is stored.
  • Network access with firewall openings to each PI AF server on TCP port 5457.
  • Network access with firewall openings to the CDF cluster and CDF project.