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

Ideally not responsible for PDC (Primary Domain Controller), authentication, mail, or other processor, disk, network intensive applications.

The server (and all connecting Workstations) should ideally be on a domain.

Must be a dedicated database/file server and NOT responsible for PDC (Primary Domain Controller), authentication, mail, or other processor, disk, network intensive applications.

The server (and all connecting Workstations) must be on a domain.

CPU Performance

2.4Ghz Single Core CPU (2.2Ghz Dual-Core or Higher Recommended)

Refer to manufacturer recommendations based on the workload of the sever, not only for Framework (as listed here), but for all current and envisioned server workloads.

RAM

Minimum 1GB8GB, 200MB 250MB permanently allocated to Microsoft SQL Server cache. Optimum cache performance is achieved when allocated RAM is equal to total data size.

Minimum 1GB16GB, 200MB 500MB 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

50 GB

The minimum space required for the default Framework ECM and Licence Databases is 100Mb200MB.

10 100 GB

The minimum space required for the Framework Shared Files (Framework Network Folder) is 10 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 100Mb200MB.

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 connectivity is required.

LAN connectivity is required.

Remote Access

Internet access and a remote access/support system is highly recommended (e.g. Teamviewer, VNC, GoTo Support products, etc.).

Internet access and a remote access/support system is highly recommended (e.g. Teamviewer, VNC, GoTo Support products, etc.).

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.

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.

CPU Performance

Pentium Core i3, i5Pentium

Core i3, i5i7

RAM

2GB to 8GB2GB to 8GB

16GB

Free Hard Drive Space

1GB10GB1GB

10GB

Video

1024 x 768 Resolution, 32-Bit Colour Depth

1024 x 768 Resolution or higher

Performance

High performance hardware (BUS, HDD, etc.) is recommended as standard.

High performance hardware (BUS, HDD, etc.) is recommended as standard.

Networking

LAN connectivity is required.

LAN connectivity is required.

Remote Access

Internet access and a remote access/support system is highly recommended (e.g. Teamviewer, VNC, GoTo Support products, etc.).

Internet access and a remote access/support system is highly recommended (e.g. Teamviewer, VNC, GoTo Support products, etc.).

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.

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.

CPU Performance

Pentium Core i3, i5

Pentium Core i5, i7

RAM

2GB to 8GB4GB to 8GB

16GB+

Free Hard Drive Space

1GB50GB1GB

50GB

Video

1024 x 768 Resolution, 32-Bit Colour Depth

1024 x 768 Resolution or higher

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 for synchronisation, with native/direct access to the SQL server is available, typically with domain credentials.

A VPN is typically required for remote devices to connect to the LAN and synchronise both data and files.

LAN or WAN connectivity is required for synchronisation, with native/direct access to the SQL server is available, typically with domain credentials.

A VPN is typically required for remote devices to connect to the LAN and synchronise both data and files.

Remote Access

Internet access and a remote access/support system is highly recommended (e.g. Teamviewer, VNC, GoTo Support products, etc.).

Internet access and a remote access/support system is highly recommended (e.g. Teamviewer, VNC, GoTo Support products, etc.).

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.

Windows Server 2012 64-Bit

Windows Server 2008 R2 64-Bit

Windows Server 2008 64-Bit

Windows Server 2008 32-Bit

Windows 7, 8, 10 64-Bit

Windows 7, 8, 10 32-Bit

Windows 7 64-Bit

Windows 7 32-Bit