Upstream increases CPU guidance around the >30-user range.
Growing ERP/CRM teams.Hardwarevereisten voor Dolibarr: RAM, CPU en opslag
Plan Dolibarr-hardware voor PHP-geheugen, CPU, MariaDB of PostgreSQL, documentopslag en gebruikers, met praktische aanbevelingen voor een aangepaste ZimaOS-installatie.
Dolibarr requirements at a glance
Dolibarr publishes concrete PHP, CPU and storage guidance: PHP memory_limit should allow 128 MB, program files use about 150 MB, database files about 35 MB initially, and 1 GHz+ CPU is recommended above about 30 users.
- PHP memory
- Official prerequisite: PHP memory_limit should allow 128 MB.
- CPU
- Low-spec CPUs work; 1 GHz or faster is recommended above roughly 30 users.
- Program storage
- About 150 MB for program files, plus modules/templates.
- Database storage
- About 35 MB initially; database growth is roughly under 1 MB per 100 customers/suppliers/invoices, excluding attachments.
- Database
- Current prerequisites include MariaDB 10.3+ and PostgreSQL 9.1+; MySQL is also supported.
- Best Zima starting point
- ZimaBoard 2 832 is already ample for a small deployment.
From official requirements to the right setup
Size Dolibarr from its real service stack and persistent data rather than using a guessed one-size-fits-all server number.
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Official requirements
Use the upstream PHP/database requirements as the baseline rather than treating 128 MB PHP memory_limit as whole-server RAM.
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Confirm your needs
Estimate users, modules and reporting; upstream raises CPU guidance around the >30-user range.
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Leave room to grow
Plan document and attachment storage separately because PDFs/ODTs/uploads can dominate disk growth.
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Run it on ZimaOS
On ZimaOS, use Install Custom App with Dolibarr's official Docker image plus a supported database and persistent document storage.
Check every playback client
- Active users
- Enabled modules
- Database choice
- Document growth
- Generated PDFs/ODTs
- Backup retention
- HTTPS access
- Other business apps
Official minimum requirements
Dolibarr's official prerequisite wiki provides concrete PHP, disk and CPU guidance rather than one all-in-one server specification.
Do not translate PHP's 128 MB memory_limit into a whole-server RAM requirement.
| Requirement | Official minimum | What this supports |
|---|---|---|
| PHP memory_limit | 128 MB allowed | Current prerequisite. |
| CPU | 1 GHz+ recommended above ~30 users | Official wiki guidance. |
| Program files | About 150 MB | Extra modules/templates add space. |
| Database files | About 35 MB initially | Database system/temp space is additional. |
| Database growth | <1 MB per 100 customers/suppliers/invoices | Attachments are separate. |
| MariaDB / PostgreSQL | MariaDB 10.3+ / PostgreSQL 9.1+ | Current prerequisite page. |
When to upgrade your hardware
Upgrade Dolibarr when measured workload, storage growth or background processing outgrows the current host.
More than a few dozen active users
Heavy modules and reports
Documents dominate disk
Accounting, inventory and reports increase PHP/database load.
Feature-rich installations.PDFs, ODTs and uploads can grow faster than the SQL database.
Document-heavy businesses.Plan hardware growth with confidence
Scale Dolibarr by addressing the actual bottleneck—database, storage, processing or concurrency—before simply buying a larger server.
Use SSD-backed database storage
Improves SQL responsiveness.
SATA/NVMe on ZimaBoard 2 or SSD tiers on ZimaCube 2.Move to 16 GB for a broader business stack
More RAM helps database cache and additional apps.
ZimaBoard 2 1664.Use multi-drive capacity for documents
Attachments and backups may dominate storage.
ZimaCube 2 Standard.Use stronger CPU for more users/reports
Useful when the N150 class saturates.
ZimaCube 2 Pro.Can it run on ZimaOS?
Dolibarr is not currently confirmed as a public official one-click ZimaOS App Store page in the sources checked for this guide. It can still be deployed through Install Custom App.
Custom install Dolibarr in ZimaOS
Use Install Custom App with Dolibarr's official Docker image plus MariaDB/PostgreSQL and persist documents/database data.
Custom install Dolibarr in the ZimaOS app ↗Use Dolibarr's official Docker image
Dolibarr maintains an official Docker repository and image.
Review Dolibarr Docker deployment ↗Use the upstream prerequisite page
It documents PHP memory, supported databases, CPU and storage estimates.
Review Dolibarr prerequisites ↗Choose Zima hardware for Dolibarr
Choose Zima hardware for the complete Dolibarr workload, including its database, storage and background services.
Is this a small-business ERP or a larger multi-user/document-heavy stack?
Small business
Use ZimaBoard 2 with SSD-backed database/documents.
- Best starting pointZimaBoard 2 832
- More headroomZimaBoard 2 1664
More users, reports or documents
Use a stronger, more expandable platform.
- Higher-headroom platformZimaCube 2 Pro
These are practical workload recommendations, not official throughput or user-count guarantees.
| Zima hardware | Best for | Example workload | Core configuration | Recommended boundary | Next step |
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| ZimaBoard 2 832 | Small Dolibarr businesses. | Dolibarr, MariaDB/PostgreSQL and normal ERP/CRM use. |
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Add SSD-backed database/documents. | Get Now |
| ZimaBoard 2 1664 | More modules and business apps. | Larger DB cache, reports and additional services. |
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16 GB is host headroom, not an official requirement. | Get Now |
| ZimaCube 2 Pro | More users, reports and document storage. | Heavier ERP/CRM plus broader business-service consolidation. |
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Large organizations may still need split infrastructure. | Get Now |
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Frequently asked questions
These answers cover Dolibarr RAM, CPU, storage, Docker and ZimaOS deployment.
How much RAM does Dolibarr need?
Dolibarr specifies a PHP memory_limit of 128 MB but does not define a total-server RAM minimum.
How much CPU does Dolibarr need?
Low-spec CPUs work; the official wiki recommends 1 GHz+ above about 30 users.
How much storage does Dolibarr need?
Program files use about 150 MB and initial database files about 35 MB, while documents can require far more.
Which databases does Dolibarr support?
Current prerequisites include MariaDB 10.3+ and PostgreSQL 9.1+, with MySQL also supported.
Does Dolibarr need an SSD?
Not as a hard requirement, but SSD-backed SQL storage is preferable.
Does Dolibarr need a GPU?
No dedicated GPU is required.
Can ZimaBoard 2 run Dolibarr?
Yes. The 8 GB model is comfortably above basic needs for a small deployment.
When should I choose ZimaCube 2?
When documents, reporting or more concurrent business workflows make stronger storage/CPU useful.
What sources informed this Dolibarr hardware guide?
Dolibarr's prerequisite wiki and official Docker repository plus Zima product pages.
