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INFORMATION OF SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM AND HARDWARE REQUIREMENT FOR

IPM, IFM AND IVM 32 BIT AND 64 BIT PRODUCT SUITES

CONTENTS

What Operating Systems and Hardware are the Petex IPM, IFM & IVM applications supported? ............. 2

IPM Suite ................................................................................................................................................... 2

HARDLOCK – Network License Manager .................................................................................................. 3

Minimum Hardware Requirements .......................................................................................................... 3

IFM Platform Support ............................................................................................................................... 4

Hardware Requirements of IFM ........................................................................................................... 4

IVM Suite ................................................................................................................................................... 6

IVM Suite .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Information on 64 bit and 32 bit IPM and IFM Software ............................................................................ 8

Should a Client Purchase or Upgrade to 64 bit IPM, IFM and IVM Applications? .................................. 8

Benefits of 64 Bit Applications: ................................................................................................................. 9

Supported Operating Systems – IPM, IFM and IVM - 64 bit applications ................................................ 9

Licensing.................................................................................................................................................... 9

Conversion from 32 bit to 64 bit ............................................................................................................... 9

Purchasing New or Additional Licences .................................................................................................... 9

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Question:

WHAT OPERATING SYSTEMS AND HARDWARE ARE THE PETEX IPM, IFM & IVM APPLICATIONS
SUPPORTED?

Answer:

Below are the supported operating system and minimum hardware specification for the IPM, IFM
and IVM applications.

If a particular operating system is not supported, it does not necessarily mean that it does not work
on that operating system. It may only be that testing has not been completed.

IPM SUITE

Platform Support and Hardware Requirements

Platform Support

IPM Version 11.0 is supported on the following operating systems:‐

 Windows 7 - SP1 or higher (32 & 64 bit)
 Windows 8.1 (32 & 64 bit)
 Windows 10 (64 bit)
 Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)
 Windows Server 2016 (64 bit)

If you are using the HARDLOCK network licensing to run IPM Version 11.0 you must be using
HARDLOCK V10.0 or a later version.

IPM Version 11.0 has a 32 bit and 64 bit product version. The 32 bit version can run under all
supported Windows 64 bit operating systems as 32 bit applications. The 64 bit version will only run
on 64 bit operating systems. The 64 bit version is only available on X64 processor types as this is by
far the most common type currently in use.

The 32 bit and 64 bit versions are separate products and are purchased separately.

IPM Version 11.0 can run on Windows Server operating systems only when the server is using
the Network License Manager (HARDLOCK) for licensing. A standalone bitlock cannot be used for
server operating systems.

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HARDLOCK – NETWORK LICENSE MANAGER

HARDLOCK Version 10.0 (latest Version) is supported on the following operating systems:‐
 Windows 7 - SP1 or higher (32 & 64 bit)
 Windows 8.1 (32 & 64 bit)
 Windows 10 (64 bit)
 Windows 2008 Server R2(64 bit)
 Windows 2012 Server R2 (64 bit)
 Windows 2016 Server (64 bit)

The HARDLOCK is only available as a 32 bit version. It is supported on 32 bit and 64 bit operating
systems as described above. The 32 bit version of the HARDLOCK is able to distribute licenses to 32
and 64 bit versions of the client programs (i.e. IPM/IFM/IVM) assuming such licenses have been
purchased.

MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

IPM Version 11.0

Processor 2.4 Ghz Quad Core i5 (or higher)

Total Physical Memory 4 GB (use 64Bit OS and IPM 64bit for large
models that require more than 4GB)
Local Disks 10 GB full IPM suite
Monitor Resolution SVGA (1280 x 1024)

If a standalone bitlock is to be used then one USB port is required for the bitlock.

HARDLOCK Version 10.0

Processor 1 Ghz
Total Physical Memory 1 GB
Local Disks 2 GB
Monitor Resolution SVGA (800 x 600)

A USB port is required for the HARDLOCK bitlock.

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IFM PLATFORM SUPPORT

Current version of IFM

IFM Version 5.0 client software is supported on the following operating systems:‐
 Windows 7 - SP1 or higher (32 & 64 bit)
 Windows 10 (64 bit)
 Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)
 Windows Server 2016 (64 bit)

If you are using the HARDLOCK network licensing to run IFM Version 5.0 you must be using
HARDLOCK V10.0 or a later version.

IFM Version 5.0 has a 32 bit and 64 bit product version. The 32 bit version can run under Windows
7 64 bit, Windows 2012 Server R2 64 bit, and Windows 2016 Server 64 bit as 32 bit applications.

The 32 bit and 64 bit versions are separate products and are purchased separately.

IFM Version 5.0 can run on Windows Server operating systems only when the server is using the
Network License Manager (HARDLOCK) for licensing. A standalone bitlock cannot be used for server
operating systems.

Hardware Requirements of IFM

IFM Database Server

Processor 2.4 Ghz Quad Core i7 (or higher)

Total Physical Memory 64 GB
Local Disks (space available for database files) 1000 GB
Operating System MS Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)
Database Platform Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP2 (64 bit)

IFM Data Server

Processor 2.4 Ghz Quad Core i7 (or higher)

Total Physical Memory 64 GB
Local Disks 100 GB
Operating System MS Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)

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IFM RTC Server (Automated Jobs Server)

Processor 2.4 Ghz Quad Core i7 (or higher)

Total Physical Memory 64 GB (see note below)
Local Disks 300 GB (see note below)
Operating System MS Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)

IFM Cluster Machine Server (Automated Jobs Server)

Processor 2.4 Ghz Quad Core i7 (or higher)

Total Physical Memory 64 GB (see note below)
Local Disks 300 GB (see note below)
Operating System MS Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)

IFM Client

Processor 2.4 Ghz Quad Core i5 (or higher)

Total Physical Memory 16 GB
Local Disks 120 GB
Operating System MS Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)
MS Windows 10 (64 bit)
MS Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)

Notes
 Database Server: The use of dedicated database server running a single database instance is
strongly recommended as well as hosting the database server on a physical machine.
 Database Server: The use of dedicated disks for database data, log and backup file is
strongly recommended to provide isolation and performance.
 Database Server: The use of flash based storage devices is recommended.
 The use of high end specified PCs for the RTC Server (Automated Jobs server) is
recommended if multiple (and /or large) fields have to be served.
 The RAM and Hard Disk requirements for both the RTC Server and Cluster Machines are
dependent on the field size (please to the DOF Pre-requisites document for sizing
information).

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IVM SUITE

IVM Suite 8

Platform Support and Hardware Requirements

Platform Support

IVM Version 8.0 is supported on the following operating systems: ‐

• Windows 7 - SP1 or higher (32 & 64 bit)

• Windows 10 (64 bit)
• Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)
• Windows Server 2016 (64 bit)

IVM Version 8.0 has a 32 bit and 64 bit product version. The 32 bit version can run under Windows
7 64 bit and Windows Server 2012 R2 64 bit and Windows Server 2016 64 bit as 32 bit applications.

The 32 bit and 64 bit versions are separate products and are purchased separately.

IVM Version 8.0 can run on Windows Server operating systems only when the server is using the
Network License Manager (HARDLOCK).

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Hardware Requirements

IVM Database Server

Processor 2.4 Ghz Quad Core i7 (or higher)

Total Physical Memory 64 GB
Local Disks (space available for database files) 1000 GB
Operating System MS Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)
Database Platform Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP2 (64 bit)

IVM Server

Processor 2.4 Ghz Quad Core i7 (or higher)

Total Physical Memory 64 GB
Local Disks (space available for application files) 300 GB
Operating System MS Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)

IVM Client

Processor 2.4 Ghz Quad Core i5 (or higher)

Total Physical Memory 16 GB
Local Disks 120 GB
Operating System MS Windows 7 – SP1 or higher (32 & 64‐bit)
MS Windows 10 (64‐bit)
MS Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)

Notes

 The use of dedicated database server running a single database instance is strongly
recommended as well as hosting the database server on a physical machine.
 The use of dedicated data disk for database files is recommended to provide isolation and
protection upon a failure in a single area.
 The use of flash based storage devices is recommended.

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INFORMATION ON 64 BIT AND 32 BIT IPM AND IFM SOFTWARE

For IPM v. 11.0, IFM v.5.0 and IVM v.8.0 there are two separate products suites the client can
choose to purchase

 IPM v. 11.0, IFM v.5.0 and IVM v.8.0 - 32 Bit Applications

 IPM v. 11.0, IFM v.5.0 and IVM v.8.0 - 64 Bit Applications

The 32 and 64 bit products versions have separate licenses.

SHOULD A CLIENT PURCHASE OR UPGRADE TO 64 BIT IPM, IFM AND IVM

APPLICATIONS?
This is a technical decision which has to be addressed on the user needs and the type of work
and models they are running. Petex can give some guidance, however the benefits do need to
assessed by the users directly.

Where a client model needs to use large amount of memory and/or processors them using the
Windows Operating System 64 bit and Petex software 64 bit is advised.

Points to consider are:

 REVEAL: Petex advises clients to purchase 64 bit. If running a reservoir simulation
model with more than 350,000 active grid blocks and the user wishes to bring this model
into REVEAL they will require the 64 bit application.
 RESOLVE: All models where a large number of scenarios will require the 64 Bit
application. As a rule of thumb :
o if: T (Nv * S * Nc) > 105 then the users will need RESOLVE 64 bit
o where T = Forecast timesteps; Nv = number of variables to be reported; S –
number of scenarios; Nc = number of internal RESOLVE connections (links).
 GAP: The size and number of wells and lift curves is the key consideration in requiring
the 64-bit version due to all the additional developments that have been added to GAP
for flow assurance analysis and reporting, etc. The following points can be used to
understand when 64 Bit version is required:
o Where lift curves use 4 to 5 variables and over 30 wells (e.g. ESP and/or Gas Lift
with Associated Gas Lift Injection System).
o Large Shale Oil & Gas models.
o When PROSPER 64 bit is required (see below) then GAP 64 bit should also be
used.
o GAP Transient: It is a requirement to have GAP 64 bit in order to use the GAP
Transient module. GAP Transient is a separately licensed add-on to GAP 64 bit.
 PROSPER: If you wish to use large numbers of sensitivity values in PROSPER (i.e. more
than 32,000 combinations) PROSPER 64 bit will be required.
 IFM: Whenever the IPM model is using 64 bit GAP or RESOLVE then IFM 64 bit should
be used.

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 IVM: Whenever the IPM model is using 64 bit GAP or RESOLVE then IVM 64 bit should
be used.
 Other considerations:
o PC and Server type and hardware specification
o Windows Operating System being supported on the user PC or Server

BENEFITS OF 64 BIT APPLICATIONS:

 A Windows 64 bit operating system can run both 32 bit or 64 bit applications.
 A single 32 bit application can use up to a maximum of 2 GBytes of RAM memory.
 A single 64 bit application can use up to a maximum of 8 TBytes of RAM memory.
 Windows 7 64 bit manages the use of the computer processors and memory more
efficiently

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS – IPM, IFM AND IVM - 64 BIT APPLICATIONS

The IPM suite v.11.0, IFM v.5.0 and IVM v.8.0, 64 bit applications are supported to run on all
supported 64 bit operating systems.

LICENSING
The IPM, IFM and IVM 32 bit software licence will only allow the 32 bit applications to be used,
even when the Windows operating system is 64 bit.

Clients with 64 Bit IPM, IFM and IVM licences will be able to use the 64 bit or 32 bit software.
The number of concurrent licenses is limited by the number of 64 bit licenses under the
agreement.

CONVERSION FROM 32 BIT TO 64 BIT

There is an economical conversion from existing IPM, IFM and IVM clients with the 32 bit
products that wish to convert their licenses to 64 Bit products. Please contact Petex for a
quotation.

PURCHASING NEW OR ADDITIONAL LICENCES

Clients can purchase new licences or additional licences. There is the option to purchase 32 bit
or 64 bit products. The price list of the 32 bit and 64 bit is the standard Petex volume structure
meaning that the unit price of each additional licence added to the same agreement for a
product is on a descending unit price scale.

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