The size of the load placed on a job hardware server determines how robust that server's resources need to be. Determining that load involves a huge number of variables, from the number of jobs that run concurrently to the languages those jobs are written in. As a result, it's nearly impossible to provide one-size-fits-all system requirements for job hardware.

Instead, we've developed a sizing chart based on the estimated number of concurrent jobs a job hardware server is expected to regularly handle. While this chart represents our best estimates and understanding, it's provided only as a starting point. Testing and experience will help you fine-tune your job hardware and determine the optimum resource configuration for your installation's unique circumstances.

Job hardware requirements for Docker-based jobs

To run Docker-based jobs, your job hardware must have a modern version of Docker CE or Docker EE installed. The puppetlabs/docker module is our preferred way to install Docker and keep it up to date.

Job hardware used for Docker-based jobs also requires internet access. If you're working in an air-gapped environment, set up an internal Docker registry by following the Docker documentation.

PE version-specific feature limitations