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About NethServer 8
==================

NethServer 8 (abbreviated as NS8) is a `GNU/Linux
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux>`_ application server designed for
small offices and medium enterprises. Applications can be managed from a
simple Web user interface.

Under the hood, NS8 is a container `orchestrator
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchestration_(computing)>`_. It can host
different :ref:`applications <applications-section>` on a single machine
or spread the load across multiple nodes.

NS8, is the evolution of `NethServer 7
<https://docs.nethserver.org/en/v7/>`_. It is no longer a complete Linux
distribution based on CentOS, instead it can be installed on different
Linux distributions.
NethServer 8 (NS8) is an application server specifically designed for
small offices and medium enterprises. It facilitates the management of
applications through a user-friendly web interface. NS8 operates as a
container orchestrator, a system that can manage and coordinate the
deployment of various applications.

One of its key features is the ability to host different applications on a
single machine or distribute the workload across multiple nodes. This
flexibility allows for efficient resource utilization and scalability
based on the organization's needs.

NS8 represents the evolution of NethServer 7, which was a complete Linux
distribution based on CentOS. However, NS8 departs from this model and can
now be installed over different Linux distributions, providing users with
more choices and compatibility options.

Get support
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System requirements
===================

NethServer 8, abbreviated as NS8, can be deployed on a single node or
across multiple nodes in a clustered configuration.

NS8 is currently available only for `x86-64 architecture
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86-64>`_.
NethServer 8 (NS8) can be deployed on a single node or across multiple
nodes. In both cases it is called "cluster".

Minimum hardware requirements for a single node installation:

- 2 vCPU/cores
- 2 vCPU/cores, x86-64 architecture
- 2GB RAM
- 20GB disk

More nodes can be added later, and when adding a new node, it is
recommended to use similar hardware and the same Linux distribution
installed on the other nodes.

The above requirements must be increased to match users, applications, and
load needs.

.. _supported-distros-section:

Linux distribution
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Install NS8 on a clean Linux server distribution, avoiding installation on
desktop systems or servers already running other services.

Supported GNU/Linux distributions and versions:
Supported Linux distributions and versions:

- `Rocky Linux <https://rockylinux.org/>`_ 9
- `CentOS Stream <https://www.centos.org/centos-stream/>`_ 9
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