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The following are minimum and recommended hardware requirements for the Framework server.
Note: For more information on Microsoft software requirements, see Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft Office Suites.
Category | Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements |
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Brands | Insula Software recommends quality name brand server equipment that is fully tested and certified as compatible with Microsoft operating systems and associated products. Suppliers of these products (HP, Dell, etc.) offer on-site support assistance, which should also be considered. | |
Purpose | Should be a dedicated database/file server NOT responsible for PDC (Primary Domain Controller), authentication, mail, or other processor, disk, network intensive applications. | |
CPU Performance |
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RAM | Minimum 1GB, 200MB permanently allocated to Microsoft SQL Server cache. Optimum cache performance is achieved when allocated RAM is equal to total data size. | Minimum 1GB, 200MB permanently allocated to Microsoft SQL Server cache. Optimum cache performance is achieved when allocated RAM is equal to total data size. |
Free Hard Drive Space | 2.4 GB The minimum space required for the Framework Shared Files (Framework Network Folder) is 2.4 GB. This includes the Media on the distributed USB. Additional space is required if Automated Job Folders are turned on. 100 MB The minimum space required for the default Framework ECM and Licence Databases is 100Mb. | 2.4 GB The minimum space required for the Framework Shared Files (Framework Network Folder) is 2.4 GB. This includes the Media on the distributed USB. Additional space is required if Automated Job Folders are turned on. 100 MB The minimum space required for the default Framework ECM and Licence Databases is 100Mb. |
Video | 1024 x 768 Resolution, 32-Bit Colour Depth | 1024 x 768 Resolution, 32-Bit Colour Depth |
Performance | High performance hardware (BUS, HDD, etc.) is recommended as standard. | High performance hardware (BUS, HDD, etc.) is recommended as standard. |
Redundancy | Standard server redundancy techniques should also be employed, including redundant power supplies, RAID 5 (or better) HDD configurations, a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) solution, and established on-site support contracts to ensure continuity of server availability should problems arise. | |
Workstation System Requirements
The following are minimum and recommended hardware requirements for Framework workstations.
Category | Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements |
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Brands | Insula Software recommends quality name brand equipment that is fully tested and certified as compatible with Microsoft operating systems and associated products. Suppliers of these products (HP, Dell, etc.) offer on-site support assistance, which should also be considered. | |
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RAM | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Free Hard Drive Space | 300 MB | 300 MB |
Video | 800 x 600 Resolution, 16-Bit Colour Depth | 1024 x 768 Resolution, 32-Bit Colour Depth |
Performance | High performance hardware (BUS, HDD, etc.) is recommended as standard. | High performance hardware (BUS, HDD, etc.) is recommended as standard. |
Redundancy | Established on-site support contracts to ensure continuity of workstation availability should problems arise. No ongoing data is saved to client workstations. As a result, specific backup measures for workstations are not required. | |
Tablet PC System Requirements
The following are minimum and recommended hardware requirements for Framework Tablet PCs.
Category | Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements |
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Brands | Insula Software recommends quality name brand Tablet PC equipment that is fully tested and certified as compatible with Microsoft operating systems and associated products. Suppliers of these products (Toshiba, Fujitsu, HP, etc.) offer on-site support assistance, which should also be considered. | |
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RAM | 1 GB | 1 GB |
Free Hard Drive Space | 500 MB | 500 MB |
Video | 1024 x 768 Resolution, 32-Bit Colour Depth | 1024 x 768 Resolution, 32-Bit Colour Depth |
Performance | High performance hardware (BUS, HDD, etc.) is recommended as standard. | High performance hardware (BUS, HDD, etc.) is recommended as standard. |
Networking | LAN or WAN connectivity is required if synchronising in the field. | LAN or WAN connectivity is required if synchronising in the field. |
Remote Access | A remote access system is highly recommended (e.g., VNC or Internet access for Citrix GoTo Support Products). | A remote access system is highly recommended (e.g., VNC or Internet access for Citrix GoTo Support Products). |
Redundancy | Established Tablet PC support contracts to ensure continuity of Tablet PCs availability should problems arise. Ongoing data is saved to Tablet PCs. As a result, specific backup measures for Tablet PC should be created; including database backup. | |
Software
Microsoft Operating Systems
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The following server operating systems are compatible with the current version of the Framework Product Suite. Other systems may be compatible with the Framework Product Suite however no support is guaranteed for versions not listed here.
Server Operating System |
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Windows Server 2012 |
Windows Server 2008 R2 64-Bit |
Windows Server 2008 64-Bit |
Windows Server 2008 32-Bit |
Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
The following desktop operating systems are compatible with the current version of the Framework Product Suite. Other systems may be compatible with the Framework Product Suite however no support is guaranteed for versions not listed here.
Desktop Operating System |
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Windows 7, 8, 10 64-Bit |
Windows 7, 8, 10 32-Bit |
Microsoft Tablet PC Operating Systems
The following Tablet PC operating systems are compatible with the current version of Framework Logistics Tablet. Other systems may be compatible however no support is guaranteed for versions not listed here.
Tablet PC Operating System |
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Windows 7 64-Bit |
Windows 7 32-Bit |
Windows Vista 64-Bit |
Windows Vista 32-Bit |
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition |
Microsoft Windows Installation Requirements
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The following Microsoft Office Suite systems are supported by the Framework Product Suite:
Microsoft Office Suite |
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Office 2013 |
Office 2010 32-bit |
Office 2007 |
Office 2003 XP |
Office 2000 XP |
Open Source Support
The Framework Product Suite does not currently support open source word processing suites such as Open Office. If your organisation is interested in Framework supporting Open Office in the future, contact Insula Software.
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For a comparison of Microsoft SQL Server versions, please visit www.microsoft.com/sql/.
Sentinel Hardware Licence Key
The Sentinel Hardware Licence Key is a USB key that MUST be installed on one of the organisation's servers (it is recommended to be installed on the same system that houses the Framework ECM database).
As part of upgrading the Framework Product Suite, a Sentinel Hardware Licence Key will already be connected to your system.
