The following are common hardware specifications for your GovCollect System. Your desired setup is very important so please read the two types of setups below; GovCollect Data Hosted or Local User Installation.
GovCollect Data Hosted
GovCollect has a unique web friendly design that allows the user to install the software on any Windows pc desktop XP or greater. GovCollect will provide the user the application download to be performed on each pc logged in as the administrator. Then a software or hardware VPN connection is established to the user's data hosted by GovCollect. This is simple, fast and reliable setup that is very price friendly.
Local User Installation
When the customer wants to install the software on his own servers / workstations, we recommend the following specifications. All of which are industry standard. GovCollect can be used in virtual or client server setups.Specifications
Existing
hardware may be used as long as the specifications meet standards and
performance is satisfactory to user.
Capital Software Hardware Specifications for User Installation
Server Hardware Recommendations
*If running a service such as Terminal services
then there should be two servers in place.
The Terminal Server and the Database Server since both are heavy on
resources.
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Component
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System Recommendations
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Operating System
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Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP2
Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP2 Windows XP Professional (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP3 (stand alone)
Windows
Vista Business (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP2 (stand alone)
Windows
7 (64 bit)
Note: The latest service pack is recommended.
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SQL Server
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SQL Server 2008 (32-bit, 64-bit) - SP1
SQL Server 2005 (32-bit, 64-bit) - SP3 |
Processor (CPU)*
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SQL Server Standard: 2 GHz Pentium-Class
equivalent/Xeon or better.
Note: Larger networks and databases require faster processors. |
Framework
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Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher
Note: Please refer to your SQL Server requirements. |
Memory (RAM)
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2 GB minimum. More memory may be required for
larger databases.
Note: Please refer to your SQL Server requirements. |
Hard Disk Space
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2GB minimum for system and program. Three times
additional space is required for the database.
Note: Hard Disk Space will need to increase as your database size increases. |
Media
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CD ROM drive
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Connectivity
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Internet
access using Internet Explorer v5.1 or higher is required in order to use
software update functionality.
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* A RAID array should be installed and configured
as well depending on your tolerance for disk failure. Microsoft recommends
that write-caching capabilities of disk controllers be disabled (unless the
manufacturer specifically specifies SQL Server database compatibility).
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Workstation Hardware Recommendations
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Component
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System Recommendations
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Operating System
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Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP2
Windows Vista Business (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP2 Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP2 Windows XP Professional (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP3 Note: The latest service pack is recommended. |
Framework
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Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher
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Processor (CPU)*
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Windows Server 2008 or 2003: 2 GHz Pentium-Class
equivalent/Xeon or better.
Windows Vista Business: 2 GHz Pentium-Class equivalent or better. Windows XP Professional: 500 MHz Pentium-Class equivalent or better |
System Memory (RAM)
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2GB Minimum
Note: For systems with larger batch processing needs, 3 GB of memory may be needed. |
Disk Space
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2GB Minimum
Note: More space may be required for document attachment and storage |
Video Adapter
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Capable of 1024x768 resolution
32-bit color Note: Windows Vista Business: Windows Aero-capable with 128 MB graphics memory. |
Printer
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Laser printer or inkjet (local or network)
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Connectivity
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Internet
access using Internet Explorer v5.1 or higher is required in order to use
software update functionality.
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Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP3 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server – SP4 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional – SP4 Note: The latest service pack is recommended for optimal functionality. Installation on the above Operating Systems on properly configured virtual environments like VMWare, Citrix, and Microsoft Virtual Server is a supported configuration. Supported Database Platforms Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit) Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (32-bit and 64-bit) Microsoft SQL Server 2000* Note: The latest service pack is recommended for optimal functionality. |
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Virtual Services Usage
The following recommendations represent the
minimum system specifications required to run your Virtual Service, our
application hosting solution. Investing in the highest quality equipment and
internet service bandwidth possible as well as budgeting for regular upgrades
will ensure your solution is running at peak performance. Supported
configurations and software are subject to change, so please check back often
for the latest recommendations. Thank you!
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Workstation Recommendations
Minimum System Recommendations (Updated 3/1/2010) |
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Component
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System Recommendations
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Terminal Services Client
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Remote Desktop Terminal Services Client 6.1
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Client Operating System
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Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP2
Windows Vista Business (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP2 Windows XP Professional (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP3 Note: The latest service pack is recommended. |
Bandwidth / Speed
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30 kbps per concurrent user
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Framework
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Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher
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Remote Connectivity
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Broadband (business grade cable modem or DSL)
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Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit and 64-bit) - SP3 Note: The supported operating systems, with the service packs specified include the Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.1) that is required. |
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