Server Specifications to run CiviCRM (Drupal) over WAMP Server

[harshad_lalwani]

Hi All,

I am total newbie to civiCRM and PHP.... 

I am just starting on a project to customize civiCRM for a "not for profit" organization.

Need some guidance regarding server specifications to run CiviCRM.

What server should we procure for the following scenario:

1) One Server to handle civiCRM requests from 4 different locations.
2) The server will be housed in a location that will generate the most requests (about 20 users).
3) The 3 remote locations will access the civiCRM application server via a virtual private network (approximately 2-3 users at every remote location).

I understand that these are very vague bits of information and the performance of remote locations would heavily depend on the quality of internet connection. But I need a starting point. What will be the minimum hardware specifications of the server for the above scenario.... (needs to be windows environment)?

Is there any website that can help.....?

Thanks a lot for your time and help.....

Regards,
Harshad.

[Kurund Jalmi]

This will give you server details: http://wiki.civicrm.org/confluence/display/CRMDOC/Drupal+Installation+Guide

Kurund

[Eileen]

I'm assuming you are planning on hosting it on-site & managing all your own back-ups etc? Otherwise you could get it hosted externally & access it over the internet

[harshad_lalwani]

Hi Kurund/Eileen,

Thanks for the link Kurund.....

But, I am mainly after the hardware specifications for the scenario (I want to procure a server that will run civiCRM).

What should be the CPU, RAM ....? (would highly appreciate any tips on this)

Yes Eileen, we will be hosting it on-site and will manage our own backups.... (the client wants this)

Regards,
Harshad