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Hardware & software
requirements listed below are general requirements
for the OnSite system. These are basic requirements
for each new installation. For more detailed
information please contact our
technical support.
Workstations
Workstation computer recommended
specifications:
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1.
1.5 GHz
processor
or higher
(recommended),
700 MHz
minimum |
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2.
256 MB
RAM or
higher
(recommended) |
The performance
of workstations
running OnSite
is very dependent
upon processor
speed. Workstations
Hardware must
meet the minimum
specifications
from the OS manufacturer:
• Windows
Vista Ultimate,
Business, Home.
• Windows XP, Professional,
Home
• Mac OS X 10.5
• Mac OS X 10.4.11
OnSite
is designed
to run
on 17" monitors
at 1024
x 768
resolution
or higher.
Smaller
monitors
will
not show
the
full
screen
and will
require
users
to scroll
constantly
to see
information.
Server
A
server is
REQUIRED
for all OnSite
systems with
three (3)
or more users.
Server recommended
specifications.
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1. Dual
CPU/Core
Duo (recommended),
3.4 GHz processor
minimum. |
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2. 2 GB
RAM or higher
(recommended),
1 GB minimum |
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3. Fast
hard drives
with RAID
mirroring
is recommended |
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4.
Tape (or
other)
automated
backup
system |
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5.
Uninterruptible
power supply
to protect
server
and data
during
power outages |
Your
server stores
all of the
data tables
being accessed
by users. The
OnSite system,
without any
data, will
take up approximately
250 MB of storage
space. In most
cases, these
tables do not
increase in
size rapidly,
unless you
are storing
attachments
and design
thumbnails,
which are graphic
images. Without
storing attachments
and thumbnails,
the average
system will
take a few
years to get
to the 1-2
GB size range.
If you are
planning on
storing attachments
and design
thumbnails,
the rate of
growth for
the database
will increase
and you should
consider buying
a larger hard
drive.
Your Server Hardware
must meet the
minimum specifications
from the OS manufacturer:
• Windows Server
2003 Standard
Edition SP2
• Windows Server
2008 Standard
Edition SP1
• Windows
Vista Business
SP1
• Windows 2000 Server
(SP4)
• Mac OS X and Mac
OS X Server version
10.5.4 (Intel-based
Mac)
• Mac OS X and Mac
OS X Server version
10.5.4 (PowerPC-based
Mac)
• Mac OS X and Mac
OS X Server version
10.4.11 (Intel-based
Mac)
• Mac OS X and Mac
OS X Server version
10. 4.11 (PowerPC-based
Mac)
Your OnSite server
should be used
for serving OnSite
data ONLY. Using
the OnSite server
to perform other
tasks (i.e. mail
serving, serving
of art files) will
decrease OnSite
system performance.
Networking
Network
wiring should be
10baseT minimum.
Companies with
6 or more users
should consider
using 100base T,
which will give
better throughput
over the network
and increase overall
system performance.
Hardware
Buying Tips
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1.
Purchase
hardware
from a reputable
vendor.
Although a local (to you) vendor is preferred,
some of the larger mail order companies (Dell,
Gateway) have very competitive products,
award winning computers and excellent support.
They come with warranties that will send
parts out to you overnight if needed at no
extra charge.
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2.
Find a local
vendor who
can help
you setup
and maintain
your network.
You want a reputable company whom you can
build a relationship with. Setting up and
maintaining a network can be very involved
technically. The same vendor should also
be able to give you some basic training
in maintaining your network as well as
providing "house calls" when necessary.
Although we fully support our product we
do not problem solve networking issues.
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3.
Purchase the
best computers
you can afford.
Newer model computers will probably fit your
needs for 5+ years. Older computers save
money on the initial investment, but have
a shorter useful life. A slow moving system
can be frustrating and inefficient to your
workers daily production.
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4.
Backup is
IMPORTANT.
A 3-6 Gigabyte tape back up unit costs only
a few hundred dollars but can backup your
server overnight. If the hard drive on your
server fails (and they sometimes do!), without
a data backup you can spend literally weeks
trying to re-create lost information. Talk
to a hardware professional about which particular
backup solution is best for your company.
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