Contents of this Guide
Introduction
Onyx is a web application that runs on a server. Users access it on client workstations via a browser over a local network.
This guide is for whoever will set up Onyx in an assessment centre--typically, a system administrator.
The guide covers hardware and software requirements and includes procedures for deploying Onyx on a server and setting up the client workstations.
What You Need from Your Organization
Your organization should provide you with the following:
- A war file (custom-onyx.war) that contains a version of Onyx customized to your organization's requirements
- An appointment list (may be an Excel or XML file)
 | The war file is actually a zip file. You will need some information from two files in the war file before they are extracted during installation.Your organization may provide you with copies of the files. Or you can extract copies of the two files from the war file:
- onyx-config.properties
- export-destinations.xml
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Hardware Requirements
Server Hardware Requirements
Component
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Requirement
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CPU
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Recent server-grade or high-end consumer-grade processor |
Memory (RAM)
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Minimum: 2 GB
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Disk space
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Minimum: 160 GB
Rule of thumb calculation: 10 GB for operating system + ((8 GB/2000 participants) * (expected number of participants))
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Workstation Hardware Requirements
Component
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Requirement
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CPU
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Mid to high-end consumer-grade processor |
Memory (RAM)
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Minimum: 1 GB
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Disk space
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Enough to satisfy the requirements of any proprietary software that comes with instruments that will be connected to and launched by Onyx.
Onyx does not have any storage requirements for client workstations.
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USB ports
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Minimum: 2 (if barcode scanner and electronic signature pad will be used); as many as possible
Number of additional ports required depends on the number of instruments that will be connected to the workstation.
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COM ports
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Depends on number of instruments that will be connected
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Display
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Minimum resolution: 1024 x 768
If using touchscreens: touchscreen monitors should have a sturdy base so they are stable during use.
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Software Requirements
Server Software Requirements
You must install the following software on the Onyx server.
Workstation Software Requirements
You must install the following software on each Onyx workstation.
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