Autodesk Vault Systems Requirements: secret formula
If your business is preparing to switch to Autodesk Vault in 2023 then you may be asking yourself about systems requirements for new software. It’s critical you have the right hardware to support its operation and guarantee the best user experience.
You can always start by following Autodesk Vault’s [1] detailed systems requirements. However, many business owners and managers will want to choose the right hardware configuration that allows them to save money while still getting the most out of their new data management software.
Modern CAD has designed a tailored formula that can help you choose the perfect set-up for your business so you can balance your overall investment and ensure Autodesk Vault works for your needs.
There are three main input when deciding on the appropriate hardware for running Autodesk Vault in 2023:
Total number of users you have across your entire business
Total number of drawings you have and predicting how many you’ll produce
Deciding between Autodesk Vault Basic and Professional
Modern CAD unique formula will help you to choose inputs and get most suitable for your Vault systems requirements.
What are the main benefits of Autodesk Vault?
Autodesk Vault is the most widely used data management tool for modern engineering teams. It helps automate and digitise the way they work, delivering better control over drawing modifications and revisions, and streamlining workflows to improve productivity.
Choosing the right hardware for Autodesk Vault
Deciding to use Autodesk Vault to store and manage your engineering documentation is a great step towards best-practice document management. Not only can it transform the way you design and engineer products, but it can save a significant amount of time and money along the way!
What hardware to use for your Autodesk Vault?
Modern CAD has put together this handy formula to help you choose only the most critical system requirements for switching to Vault. To choose right hardware for your Autodesk Vault server you will need to know the following parameters:
RAM: allocate 32GB for full replication and / or if there are more than 20 active users. Otherwise use 16GB.
Processor: 2 core @ 3 GHz or higher is usually enough for up to 50 active users.
Hard drive size (including potential growth of data over the next years). Use calculator below.
Type of SQL database (free or paid). The free SQL Express is limited to maximum size 10GB. Use calculator to estimate your database grows over the years.
To identify disk volume for Vault File Store and Database, you’ll need to input the following information about your business into the formula:
Current number of CAD users in your organisation- those who create and modify drawings and 3D models.
Primary product: AutoCAD or Inventor.
Volume of your legacy data that will be transferred to Autodesk Vault.
Once you’ve gathered all of the above, you can estimate how much space to allocate for the file store and database. Learn about Autodesk Vault Basic and Professional
Modern CAD’s formula will help you select the initial configuration for deploying Autodesk Vault in the cloud, giving your business the perfect platform to achieve maximum software performance while saving money in ongoing costs.
The best way to start using Autodesk Vault in your organisation
Modern CAD can help you choose and implement the specific hardware requirements your business needs to get started with Autodesk Vault. We also specialise in small to large data transfers to Autodesk Vault.
In fact, a data transfer to Autodesk Vault can be run over a single weekend to minimise disruption to your business and automatically clean your data before upload, removing duplicates, restoring xRefs, classifying documents and assigning lifecycles.
Modern CAD are your proven experts for seamlessly deploying Autodesk Vault in the cloud, helping you make the transition to a more secure, flexible and accessible data management workspace fast and simple.
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In the end, your hardware choice should be advanced enough to support all of your Autodesk Vault work and the potential growth of your company, but not involve unnecessary expenditure.
If you would like to chat with an expert about understanding the right system requirements for using Autodesk Vault, get in touch today!
[1] https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-Vault-2023-products.html
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