System Requirements

The CMS is delivered as a .NET-based application backed by a MySQL database. It is packaged for deployment in containerized or virtualized environments and can be operated either alongside Azure Stack Hub infrastructure or on external platforms.

Software Requirements

Database: MySQL 8.0 or later
Application Runtime: .NET 8
Frontend: Blazor Server (runs as part of the API service or in a separate container)
Optional Components: Docker or Kubernetes for container orchestration

Hardware Requirements

Production Deployment
- Minimum 4 vCPUs
- 16 GB RAM
- 100 GB storage (expandable based on retention of usage and billing data)
Development or Evaluation Deployment
- Minimum 2 vCPUs
- 8 GB RAM
- 50 GB storage

Network Requirements

Outbound HTTPS connectivity to Azure Stack Hub administrative endpoints
Inbound HTTPS (TCP 443) for API and portal access
Optional VPN or ExpressRoute for hybrid or private connectivity scenarios

Identity Requirements

Integration with Microsoft Entra ID or another supported identity provider
Federated authentication supported through token validation endpoints
Role-based access control (RBAC) enforced throughout the portal and API

High Availability and Recovery

The CMS can be deployed in a high-availability configuration using container clustering or database replication. Backup and recovery procedures should be established to protect the MySQL database and configuration state. For detailed operational guidance, see Backups & DR in the Operations chapter.