1. Overview
  2. Getting Started
  3. Preparing for Your DashboardFox Installation (Windows & Linux)

Preparing for Your DashboardFox Installation (Windows & Linux)

Before you get started with Yurbi, make sure you have everything you need for a smooth installation.

Quick Summary

  • Supported OS: Windows Server (2016 or higher) or Linux (most major distributions)
  • Hardware: Minimum 8GB RAM, 2 modern CPUs (3.0 Ghz clock speed or higher recommended)
  • Storage: DashboardFox itself uses less than 1 GB, but you’ll need more space if using the embedded PostgreSQL to store a lot of Excel/CSV uploads or API endpoint data. 
  • Database: Embedded PostgreSQL database (or a remote PostgreSQL database for larger environments)
  • Browser: Chrome required on the server for scheduled email reports

Installation Guides

System Requirements

Hardware

  • Memory: At least 8GB RAM
    (More is better, especially for heavier workloads)
  • CPU: Minimum 2 modern CPUs (3.0 Ghz clock speed or higher recommended)
    (Higher clock speed is better; for example, AWS c5d.xlarge or Azure F4s_v2 work well)
  • Storage:
    • DashboardFox uses less than 1 GB itself
    • Plan for additional space if:
      • You’re importing Excel/CSV data or API endpoint data sources
      • You expect data growth over time
    • Minimum 1GB free disk space recommended
    • SSDs are not required but offer performance benefits

Operating System

  • Windows: Windows Server 2016 or newer (can also be trialed on Windows Desktop, but production use is recommended on servers)
  • Linux: Most major distributions supported
  • Docker: Supported on any platform that supports Docker (Mac, Linux, Windows)

Other Requirements

  • Browser: Google Chrome must be installed on the server for scheduled dashboards and reports to be sent via email.

Database Options

DashboardFox requires a backend database. DashboardFox requires PostgresSQL (v15 or higher):

  1. Embedded PostgreSQL

    • Installed on the same server by default
    • For high-volume production, consider moving PostgreSQL to a dedicated server (support can assist with migration)

     

Files Needed

You’ll need two files to install DashboardFox:

  1. Main installer
  2. Update file (latest patches and hotfixes)

These are provided via download links after registering for a trial or by request from support.

Additional Notes

  • DashboardFox does not require a dedicated server for light use; it can share resources if your server meets the specs.
  • During installation, you can choose your install directory. The default is C:\Program Files\DashboardFox on Windows and /var/dashboardfoxon Linux.
  • If you have specific IT directory requirements, plan ahead or contact support for help.

Ready to get started?
See Windows Installation Guide
See Linux Installation Guide
See Docker Installation Guide

If you have any questions or run into issues, our support team is here to help!