Prerequisites

Before deploying LabID in production environments, ensure your system meets the following requirements.

System Requirements

• Linux server (tested on Ubuntu 20.04+ and RHEL/CentOS 8+)
• Python 3.10+ with conda/mamba package manager
• PostgreSQL 12+ database server
• RabbitMQ message broker
• Nginx web server (recommended)
• At least 2 CPUs, 4GB RAM and 50GB disk space (varies by usage)

Network Requirements

• HTTPS/SSL certificate for secure access
• SMTP server for email notifications

Service Dependencies

Required Services

• PostgreSQL: Primary database for application data
• RabbitMQ: Message broker for asynchronous task processing
• Nginx: Web server and reverse proxy

Optional Services

• LibreOffice Online: Document editing capabilities
• LDAP Server: Centralized authentication
• Timestamping Service: Document timestamping (e.g., freetsa.org or DFN-PKI Zeitstempeldienst)

User Account Requirements

A dedicated user account will be created to manage the labid installation:

• The user needs access to data it will manage
• For network storage environments, consider using a technical/service user account with appropriate network access permissions
• This facilitates data management operations throughout your network infrastructure

Security Considerations

Before installation, ensure:

• Strong passwords are planned for all services
• SSL certificates are available for your domain
• Firewall rules are planned (typically only ports 80, 443, 22 exposed)
• SMTP server access is configured for email notifications
• Regular security update procedures are in place

Next Steps

Once prerequisites are met, proceed to the Installation Guide.