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This architecture allows IPMonitor to run directly on your server, providing robust monitoring capabilities with minimal system requirements.</p><h2 id="minimum-system-requirements" tabindex="-1">Minimum System Requirements <a class="header-anchor" href="#minimum-system-requirements" aria-label="Permalink to "Minimum System Requirements""></a></h2><p>To ensure smooth operation of IPMonitor, your server should meet the following minimum specifications:</p><ul><li><strong>Memory:</strong> At least 2GB RAM</li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> 1 CPU core</li><li><strong>Operating System:</strong> We highly recommend using Ubuntu or a similar Linux-based system for optimal performance and compatibility.</li></ul><h2 id="recommended-hosting-plans" tabindex="-1">Recommended Hosting Plans <a class="header-anchor" href="#recommended-hosting-plans" aria-label="Permalink to "Recommended Hosting Plans""></a></h2><p>While IPMonitor can run on most servers that meet the above criteria, we've identified some cost-effective and reliable hosting options to get you started:</p><ul><li><strong>Linode:</strong> The 2 GB Shared 1x CPU plan, available at approximately $12 per month, offers a balance of performance and affordability.</li><li><strong>Digital Ocean:</strong> Opt for their 2 GB RAM, 1x CPU droplet plan, also priced around $12 per month, for a similar blend of efficiency and cost-effectiveness.</li><li><strong>Amazon EC2:</strong> The t2.small plan, which includes 1 vCPU and 2 GB RAM, is slightly higher in cost at around $17 per month, but provides the renowned reliability and scalability of AWS.</li></ul><h2 id="license-requirements" tabindex="-1">License Requirements <a class="header-anchor" href="#license-requirements" aria-label="Permalink to "License Requirements""></a></h2><p>In addition to the hardware and hosting considerations, you'll need a valid <code>license.dat</code> file for IPMonitor. 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