Time-Series Database FAQs
Historis and API Related Questions
Q&A

What API's are available for use?
Standard C and C++ libraries are available for use as well as Java, Visual Basic, and XML types. Please consult the on-line documentation for more in-depth information into the use of LIM Application Programming Interfaces.
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Where are the API docs located?
Proceed to http://www.lim.com/docs/Documentation.htm
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Do you have Microsoft.NET compatibility/compliance?
Yes, the C# application programming interface is the solution when you need Microsoft.NET compatibility/compliance.
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What is required to install Historis?
Historis requires the following minimum specifications: SUN Server Minimum Hardware Requirements
  • 1 GB RAM
  • Swap should be 2 x RAM minimum - recommend 8GB
  • 50 Gigabyte Disk for MIM System; 9 Gigabyte disk for OS (Prefer 2x73 GB drives mirrored)
  • System Backup Procedure
  • DVD for database distribution - must be on UNIX
  • Internet (ftp) connection initiated by the customer's machine for daily updates
  • SMTP mail relay for LIM monitoring of server
  • Postscript TCP/IP Printer Access
LINUX Server Minimum Hardware Requirements
  • Intel Server
  • 1 GB RAM
  • Swap should be 2 x RAM minimum - recommend 8GB
  • 50 Gigabyte Disk for MIM System; 9 GB disk for OS (Prefer 2x73 GB drives mirrored)
  • System backup procedure
  • DVD for database distribution - must be on UNIX
  • Internet (ftp) connection initiated by the customer's machine for daily updates
  • SMTP mail relay for LIM monitoring of server
Server Operating System requirements
  • SUN - Solaris 9
  • LINUX - RedHat 9
  • JAVA JDK2 1.4
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