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Revision as of 21:48, 15 October 2014

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.

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 1366 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 8.1 (Pro, Enterprise)
Windows 8 (Pro, Enterprise)
Windows 7 (Professional, Ultimate)
Windows Vista (Business, Ultimate)
Not Supported
Windows RT
"Home" Editions
Windows XP and prior (End of Microsoft Support April 8, 2014)
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 Small Business Server 2011 Standard
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 Home Server 2011
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.