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Title: ZenCash secure node Post by: highperspective on January 29, 2018, 08:12:11 PM I am not very familiar with what kind of hardware to use for a ZenCash secure node. If I were to have a computer standing to run a secure node 24/7, what is the best approach?
Thanks in advance!! Title: Re: ZenCash secure node Post by: puwaha on January 30, 2018, 05:39:10 AM You would need a computer with at least 4GB of RAM, and a disk large enough to run the software and some swap space. I suggest at least 4GB of swap space. CPU generally doesn't matter, unless it affects your challenge times.
Most people just rent VPS instances in the cloud. Some providers are better than others. I have a few from the same provider, in different locations... one runs on 4GB with no swap with no issue. Another needed me to upgrade to 8GB to keep it from crashing. Your mileage will vary. Title: Re: ZenCash secure node Post by: cpmcgrat on January 30, 2018, 09:32:03 AM You would need a computer with at least 4GB of RAM, and a disk large enough to run the software and some swap space. I suggest at least 4GB of swap space. CPU generally doesn't matter, unless it affects your challenge times. Most people just rent VPS instances in the cloud. Some providers are better than others. I have a few from the same provider, in different locations... one runs on 4GB with no swap with no issue. Another needed me to upgrade to 8GB to keep it from crashing. Your mileage will vary. While I do agree with everything said here, I would like to add that number of cores is also very important. In a single core instance with 4gb of RAM you most likely won't be able to run the high diff challenges (appx 1/10 will fail based on personal experience) leaving you out of 1/10 of your potential earnings. So be on the lookout for that as well. |