Hardware Recommendations

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.

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

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 contact support with any questions prior to making your purchase decision.

	Minimum	Better	Best	Not Supported
Processor (AMD/Intel)	Dual Core	Quad Core	Quad Core with HT	ARM
Memory (RAM)	4 GB	6 GB	8 GB+
Hard Drive	7200 RPM	Hybrid Drive	Solid State Drive	<20 % Capacity
Screen Resolution	1024 x 768	1600 x 900	Dual Monitors	800 x 600
Networking	Wired 10/100	Wired Gigabit	Wired Gigabit	Wireless
Pervasive Database	Pervasive Compatibility Chart

Operating Systems

Installation Environment Requirements

Supported

All versions supported 32bit or 64bit

Windows 8 (Pro, Enterprise)

Windows 7 (Professional, Ultimate)

Windows Vista (Business, Ultimate)

Windows XP Professional.

Not Supported

Windows RT

"Home" Editions

Windows 2000

Windows 98

Other Required Applications or Considerations

Database SQL Engine: Please reference the Pervasive Compatibility Chart

Adobe Reader 11

Microsoft Outlook 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 (32 bit recomended)

Latest Service Packs of the Operating System required.

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 5 or less user offices.

	Minimum	Better	Best	Not Supported
Processor (AMD/Intel)	Dual Core	Quad Core	Multiple Processors	ARM
Memory (RAM)	4 GB	8 GB	12 GB+
Hard Drive	7200 RPM	Hybrid Drive	Solid State Drive	<20 % Capacity
RAID Configuration	None	RAID 1	RAID 5
Networking	Wired 10/100	Wired Gigabit	Wired Gigabit	Wireless
Pervasive Database	Pervasive Compatibility Chart

See Backup Information for additional guidelines.

Operating Systems

Installation Environment Requirements

Supported

All versions supported 32bit or 64bit

Windows Server 2012 Foundation

Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Windows Server 2012 Standard

Windows Server 2012 Datacenter

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation

Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2003 R2

Windows Server 2003

Not Supported

Server Core Installs (any version)

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard

Windows Home Server 2011

Windows Small Business Server

Windows Home Server

Windows Server 2000

Novell

Other Required Applications or Considerations

Database SQL Engine: Please reference the Pervasive Compatibility Chart.

Latest Service Packs of the Operating System required

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.