Install optional software
- Last Updated: July 24, 2026
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- Semaphore
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The following are the instructions for how to install and configure optional software in a Semaphore installation.
Install MarkLogic
If using a MarkLogic Server to store model information, then the following is recommended for optimal performance:
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Use the latest version of MarkLogic available
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Ensure using fastest disk possible (e.g. local SSD) for database storage
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Use host machines with at least 4 cores
Install the product according to the MarkLogic documentation and tune your database for performance. After installation, ensure the following if wishing to use a high availability cluster configuration:
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Ensure the Triggers, Security and Schema databases (forests) are replicated.
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Configure your model databases to use forests on all nodes and ensure that the forests are replicated across all nodes.
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