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Agency Systems and Pervasive SQL require resources on your workstation, network and server in order to function properly. In addition to these resources, you must have adequate memory on the station hard drive, and optimally a "Current" Processor for speed purposes. This document details the network and hardware requirements for Newton by Agency Systems. Personal Computers, including servers, are designed by the manufactures to have a 3-5 year life. That assumes replacing components as the break during that period. Any computer you have that is older than 5 years is working past its expected mean time to failure, and a migration plan to new machines should be considered.
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Agency Systems and the SQL database require resources on your workstation and server in order to function properly. The recommendations below are the minimum system recommendations; upgraded components provide a better user experience. If you are using other programs simultaneously with Agency Systems your IT professional will need to evaluate your resources for the best possible experience.
  
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The recommendations below are to make Agency Systems run optimally. If you are using other programs simultaneously with Agency Systems your tech will need to evaluate your components for the best possible experience.
 
  
 
== Workstation Recommendations ==
 
== Workstation Recommendations ==
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For Existing Clients: If a new workstation or server is purchased, your Pervasive version must be compatible or upgraded if required.  See the [[Pervasive Compatibility Chart]] or [http://www.agencysystems.com/support contact support] with any questions prior to making your purchase decision.
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*'''Processor:''' 2 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 4+ core
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*'''Hard Disk Space:''' 500 MB Free space
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*'''Microsoft Outlook:''' Outlook 2021 or 365
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*'''Network Card:''' Wired gigabit ethernet
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*'''PDF Reader:''' Adobe Acrobat DC
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Increasing the processor speed, number of processor cores, amount of RAM, using Solid State Drives (SSDs) will improve the performance and end user experience.  The latest Updates and Service Packs of the Operating System are required.
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:Database SQL Engine: Please reference the [[Pervasive Compatibility Chart]]
 
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== Server Recommendations ==
 
== Server Recommendations ==
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A dedicated server is required for an office that has 6 or more users. The [[#Workstation Recommendations|workstation recommendations]] may be used as a “Server / Master” machine for 5 or less user offices.
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A dedicated server is required for an office that has 6 or more users. The [[#Workstation Recommendations|workstation recommendations]] may be used as a “Server / Master” machine for offices of 5 or fewer users.
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*'''Processor:''' 3 gigahertz (GHz) or faster quad core
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*'''RAM:''' 8 gigabytes (GB)
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*'''Hard Disk Space:''' 50 GB Free space (Solid State Drive Recommended)
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*'''Operating System:''' Server 2016 or higher (32 bit and 64bit are supported)
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*'''Network Card:''' Wired gigabit ethernet
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*All network hardware and software should allow for gigabit transmission speeds
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Increasing the processor speed, number of processor cores, amount of RAM, hard drive spindle speed, and /or using Solid State Drives (SSDs) will improve the performance and end user experience.  The latest Updates and Service Packs of the Operating System are required.  Running multiple database applications, such as Microsoft Exchange, on the same sever should be accomplished using separate physical hard drives.
  
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''***Not supported: Core Server instances, Windows Home Servers, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2012 R2, macOS (OSX), Linux''
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:Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials
 
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:Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation
 
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See [[Backup Information]] for additional guidelines to common backup questions.
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:Database SQL Engine: Please reference the [[Pervasive Compatibility Chart]].
 
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:Latest Service Packs of the Operating System required
 
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:There are known performance issues due to the amount of resources used by Microsoft Exchange.  It is recommended to run Agency Systems on a separate Windows installation.
 

Latest revision as of 20:42, 29 May 2024

Ic description black 24dp.png Newton User Guide: Installation
Related Pages
Related Categories

Agency Systems and the SQL database require resources on your workstation and server in order to function properly. The recommendations below are the minimum system recommendations; upgraded components provide a better user experience. If you are using other programs simultaneously with Agency Systems your IT professional will need to evaluate your resources for the best possible experience.


Workstation Recommendations

Installation Environment and Network Requirements

  • Processor: 2 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 4+ core
  • RAM: 4 gigabytes (GB)
  • Hard Disk Space: 500 MB Free space
  • Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 11
  • Microsoft Outlook: Outlook 2021 or 365
  • Network Card: Wired gigabit ethernet
  • PDF Reader: Adobe Acrobat DC

Increasing the processor speed, number of processor cores, amount of RAM, using Solid State Drives (SSDs) will improve the performance and end user experience. The latest Updates and Service Packs of the Operating System are required.

***Not supported: ARM processors, wireless internet, Windows 10 "S mode", Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7, Home versions of Windows, Microsoft Office 2010 and prior, macOS (OSX), Linux

Server Recommendations

A dedicated server is required for an office that has 6 or more users. The workstation recommendations may be used as a “Server / Master” machine for offices of 5 or fewer users.

Installation Environment and Network Requirements

  • Processor: 3 gigahertz (GHz) or faster quad core
  • RAM: 8 gigabytes (GB)
  • Hard Disk Space: 50 GB Free space (Solid State Drive Recommended)
  • Operating System: Server 2016 or higher (32 bit and 64bit are supported)
  • Network Card: Wired gigabit ethernet
  • All network hardware and software should allow for gigabit transmission speeds

Increasing the processor speed, number of processor cores, amount of RAM, hard drive spindle speed, and /or using Solid State Drives (SSDs) will improve the performance and end user experience. The latest Updates and Service Packs of the Operating System are required. Running multiple database applications, such as Microsoft Exchange, on the same sever should be accomplished using separate physical hard drives.

***Not supported: Core Server instances, Windows Home Servers, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2012 R2, macOS (OSX), Linux

See Backup Information for additional guidelines to common backup questions.

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