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title: Starting a Signum-Node
slug: signum/starting-a-signum-node
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createdAt: 2022-04-01T09:36:05.000Z
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The **Signum Node** is a crucial component of the Signum network. It loads and synchronizes the entire blockchain, including wallet functionality and the REST API. The hardware  requirements are not demanding for the node:

- Minimum: 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 30 GB HD 
- Recommendation: 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB HD


The three supported database backends are:

- SQLite (embedded)
- MariaDB 
- PostgreSQL 

## SQLite

SQLite is a lightweight, file-based database engine that requires no separate server installation or external dependencies. Its simplicity makes it especially well-suited for local setups, embedded systems, and applications where minimal configuration is preferred.

However, there are some important considerations when using SQLite. 
[Please check here](https://github.com/signum-network/signum-node/blob/main/DB_SETUP_SQLITE.md)


## MariaDB 

To use MariaDB, you must install the latest release for your operating system or device.
The minimum required version is **10.11!** Please follow the [instructions here](https://github.com/signum-network/signum-node/blob/main/DB_SETUP_MARIADB.md).                

## PostgreSQL

Please follow the [instructions here](https://github.com/signum-network/signum-node/blob/main/DB_SETUP_POSTGRESQL.md).