Infrastructure & Installation Requirements for SecureFlow

1. Required Machines

Windows Server Requirements:

The system is designed, developed, and optimized exclusively for a Windows-based server environment.

• Operating System:
  Windows Server 2019 or later
  (Windows Server 2022 is recommended)

• Processor:
  Minimum of 2 - 4 CPU cores

• Memory:
  Minimum of 16 GB RAM

• Disk Storage:
  500 GB to 1 TB (depending on network size and file volume requirements)

Linux Sever Requirement:

• Operating System: 

            RedHat, Ubuntu, CentOS (all Linux OS)

• Processor:
  Minimum of 2 - 4 CPU cores

• Memory:
  Minimum of 4 - 8 GB RAM

• Disk Storage:
  500 GB to 1 TB (depending on network size and file volume requirements)

2. Secure File Transfer Configuration (SFTP)

The platform utilizes SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) for secure file transfers.

Key Characteristics:

• Secure, encrypted file transfer over SSH

• Supports both inbound and outbound file workflows

• Must be configured and validated prior to production usage

3. Network & Port Requirements

The following ports must be open and accessible within the internal network environment.

Required Application Ports

Port Configuration Details

Port 3000 – Frontend Application

• Provides the web-based user interface

• Accessible from internal client machines

• Used for file management, monitoring, and administrative tasks

Port 8000 – Backend API Service

• Hosts REST API endpoints

• Handles secure file transfer operations

• Manages database connectivity

• Performs encryption and decryption processes

4. Database Requirements

The backend application requires a PostgreSQL database.

The following database details must be available prior to installation:

• Database Host:
  PostgreSQL server IP address or hostname

• Database Port:
  Default: 5432

• Database Name:
  Dedicated database for the application

• Database Username:
  PostgreSQL user with required permissions

• Database Password:
  Secure password for the database user

5. Installation Process

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before starting the installation, ensure that:

• The Windows server meets all system requirements

• Administrator access is available

• Internet connectivity is active

• Required ports (3000 and 8000) are available

• PostgreSQL database is installed, configured, and accessible

• Database credentials are prepared

• SFTP access is configured and tested for target systems

6. Installation Steps

Step 1: Obtain the Installation Package

• Obtain the on-premises installation package from the vendor or internal deployment team

• Download the following executable files:

  • Frontend executable – Frontend application service

  • Backend executable – Backend API service

• Store the files in a dedicated directory
  Example: C:\Application\

Step 2: Backend Installation

1. Run the Backend Installer

   cd C:\Application\ Backend.exe
   

   Note: Run the installer with Administrator privileges.

2. Configure Database Connection
   During installation, provide:

   • Database Host:
     Example: 192.168.1.100 or db-server.company.local

   • Database Port:
     Default: 5432

   • Database Name:
     Example: app_db

   • Database Username:
     Example: app_user

   • Database Password:

     • Stored securely

     • Encrypted at rest

3. Configure Backend Service Port

   • Default port: 8000

   • May be modified based on internal security or network policies

Step 3: Frontend Installation

1. Run the Frontend Installer

   cd C:\Application\ Frontend.exe
   

   Note: Run the installer with Administrator privileges.

2. Configure Frontend Settings
   During installation, provide:

   • Backend API URL:
     Example:

     http://localhost:8000
     

     or

     http://127.0.0.1:8000
     

   • Frontend Service Port:
     Default: 3000