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 they 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.
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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)
- Not Supported
- Windows RT
- "Home" Editions
- Windows XP (End of Microsoft Support April 8, 2014)
- Windows 2000
- Windows 98
- Other Required Applications or Considerations
- Database SQL Engine: Please reference the Pervasive Compatibility Chart
- Adobe Reader 11
- Microsoft Outlook 2007, 2010, 2013 (32 bit recommended)
- 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 R2
- Windows Server 2012
- 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.
