RAM required for FMS16

[mbarrett65]

I just installed Filemaker Server 16 on a server with 4GB of RAM; it seems to be running fine. However, in reviewing FMS16 documentation, I see that the minimum specs for RAM is 8GB. How concerned should I be about this?

https://www.filemaker.com/products/filemaker-server/server-16-specifications.html

Thanks for any comments.

[Mike Duncan]

Is this a production server? If so, I would up the ram to the minimum, at least. I have seen where the server seems to run OK for a while, but then exhibits issues after days/couple weeks and getting the proper amount of RAM and processor clears it up. I have a feeling there is a certain amount required to help with caching and swap space, no matter what size solution you are hosting.

[mbarrett65]

Mike, thanks for your response. It is the server that users are accessing, so I would call it a production server. 

Thanks again,

Mo