# System Requirements
This page provides detailed hardware, software, and platform requirements to help you set up and run the application efficiently.


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## Supported Platforms
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**Operating Systems**
- Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS

**Hardware Platforms**
- Intel® Core™ processors (i5 or higher)
- Intel® Xeon® processors (recommended for large deployments)


## Minimum Requirements
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| **Component**      | **Minimum Requirement**   | **Recommended**         |
|---------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------|
| **Processor**       | 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5  | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7    |
| **Memory**          | 16 GB                    | 32 GB                   |
| **Disk Space**      | 128 GB SSD               | 256 GB SSD              |


## Software Requirements
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**Required Software**:
- Docker 23.0 or higher
- GNU Make 4.0 or higher

## Compatibility Notes
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**Known Limitations**:
- GPU optimizations require Intel® integrated graphics or compatible accelerators.

## Validation
- Follow instructions at [Get Started](./get-Started.md).