Node Setup Introduction
If you’re interested in setting up a node, we have some hardware recommendations and guides on different methods of installation.
Prerequisites
To run a reliable, performant node, we suggest that the node’s hardware profile should match or exceed the following specification:
| CPUs | Memory (GB) | Storage(GB) | Network Bandwidth (Gbps) | Operating System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
16 |
100 GB of SSD space (initially) |
Up to 10 |
These is a rough guideline only and each node runner should monitor their node operation to ensure good performance for the intended task.
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Running a Radix node on operating systems other than Ubuntu Linux is possible, but for now our documented example installations and operation processes assume a Ubuntu install, as does the RadixNode CLI tool. |
Getting started with Radix Node installation
We describe three different methods of installing Radix nodes:
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The CLI Method uses a Python CLI tool for a straightforward, guided installation of Radix nodes as a Docker instances. We recommend this method for most people.
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The Docker Method describes the manual installation of Radix nodes as a Docker instances, for those already very comfortable with Docker.
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The systemd method describes the manual installation of Radix nodes without Docker, using
systemd. This method is suitable for those who want the most hands-on approach, and may be a useful reference for those figuring out installation on different operating systems.