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System Recommendations

System Recommendations for:
Sage MIP Fund Accounting

Server

Component

SQL Server 2005
OR
SQL Server 2000

SQL Server Express
OR
MSDE 2000

CPU

Pentium III Compatible Processor or Xeon Processor
(2 GHz or faster)*

Pentium III Compatible Processor (or higher)
1 GHz (or faster)*

System Memory (RAM)

1 GB or more

512 MB or more MSDE
1 GB or more SQL Express

Free Hard Disk Space

2GB + (3 x Approximate database size).
This will need to increase as your database size increases.

Media

CD ROM drive

* 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).

Workstation

Component

Windows Vista Business

Windows XP Professional

Windows 2000 Professional

CPU

Single Pentium-Class processor
(1 GHz or faster)**

Single Pentium-Class processor (500 MHz or faster)**

Single Pentium-Class processor (500 MHz or faster)**

System Memory (RAM)

2 GB**

1 GB**

1 GB**

Free Hard Disk Space

2 GB

1 GB

1 GB

Video adapter

Windows Aero-capable w/128 MB graphics memory

Capable of 1024x768 resolution and 32-bit color

Capable of 1024x768 resolution and 32-bit color

Printer

Laser printer (local or network)

** For optimal performance with the Visual Analyzer module, we recommend 3 GB of RAM for Windows Vista and 2 GB of RAM for Windows XP and Windows 2000; and a 2.4 GHz or higher Pentium class processor.

Supported Operating Systems
MS Windows Vista Business
MS Windows Server 2003
MS Windows XP Professional
MS Windows 2000 Server
MS Windows 2000 Professional

Latest service pack recommended for optimal functionality

Supported Database Platforms
MS SQL Server 2005
MS SQL Server Express
MS SQL Server 2000***
MS SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE)***

Latest service pack recommended

*** Not supported on the Windows Vista operating system.

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Server/Stand-alone Recommendations for:
Sage Fundraising 50

In order to run the application, your computer should meet or exceed the following system recommendations:

Pentium-level processor or equivalent

At least 256MB RAM

A minimum of 300mb free space available on the installation

CD-Rom Drive

Microsoft Windows: Vista (Business), Server 2003, XP Professional or 2000 Professional (including the latest Service Packs at the time of release)

32-bit operating system (64-bit systems are not supported.)

Video Adapter: Basic functionality works while running in an 800 x 600 resolution with 256 colors; however, a resolution of 1024 x 768 with True Color is recommended to enable a full feature display.

Workstation Recommendations for:
Sage Fundraising 50

In order to run the Client, your computer should meet or exceed the following system recommendations:

Pentium-level processor or equivalent

At least 128MB RAM

A minimum of 300mb free space available on the installation directory

CD-Rom Drive

Microsoft Windows: Vista (Business), XP Professional, or 2000 Professional (including the latest Service Packs at the time of release)

32-bit operating system (64-bit systems are not supported.)

Protocols allowed: TCP/IP and NetBios

Video Adapter: Basic functionality works while running in an 800 x 600 resolution with 256 colors; however, a resolution of 1024 x 768 with True Color is recommended to enable a full feature display.

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Minimum system recommendations for:
Sage Fundraising 100 and Sage Fundraising 100 - Rainbow Edition

Single User Implementation & Workstations

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

32 bit Intel Pentium, Celeron or AMD K2 Processor at 833MHz or higher

System Memory (RAM)

256 MB RAM

Free Hard Disk Space

Minimum 500 MB of free hard disk space is required for basic software operation. Database size depends on the number of constituents (approx 100MB/ 10000 constituents)

Monitors

SVGA color monitor (minimum resolution: 800 x 600, 1024x768 is highly recommended)

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

A backup device & media for a proper backup rotation (e.g. DAT Tape drive, CD-ROM burner, etc.). Daily backups should be made with at least two weeks rotation of media

Internet Access for downloading new releases, updates, etc.

Printer support is required for HP Laser printer standards including appropriate Windows drivers. Some reports require landscape formatting (legal paper)

Software

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 2000 with latest SP or Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition with latest SP

Other Components

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.

 

Multi-User and Network Sites (Peer-to-Peer Networks are not supported)

Servers (Standard Version)

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

32 bit Intel Pentium Processor at 833 MHz or higher

System Memory (RAM)

512 MB RAM or additional based on database size and number of users.

Free Hard Disk Space

Minimum 4.3 GB hard drive. (500 MB of free space is required for the basic software installation. Additional space is required for Network Operating System. Database size depends on the number of constituents (approx 100MB per 10,000 constituents)

RAID 5 hard drive configuration with Array Controller for speed and redundancy is highly recommended.

Monitor

SVGA color monitor

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

A backup device & media for a proper backup rotation  (e.g. 4mm DAT tape or DLT backup device & media)
Daily backups should be made with at least two weeks rotation of media

Printer support is required for HP Laser printer standards including appropriate Windows drivers. Some reports require landscape formatting (legal paper)

Software

Operating System

Server running Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 or later or Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

Other Components

Reliable backup technology must be in place

 

Servers (Enterprise SQL Version)

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

32 bit Intel Pentium Processor at 1 GHz or higher

System Memory (RAM)

1 GB RAM or additional based on database size

Free Hard Disk Space

500 MB of free hard disk space is required for basic software operation. Additional space is required for Network Operating System and SQL Server Database size depends on the number of constituents (approx. 100MB per 10,000 constituents)

RAID 5 for SQL data or RAID 1or 10 for SQL Transaction Log with Array Controller for speed and redundancy with a minimum of 3 hard drives in the raid array

Monitor

SVGA color monitor

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

Reliable SQL backup technology must be in place
Daily backups should be made with at least two weeks rotation of media

Printer support is required for HP Laser printer standards including appropriate Windows drivers. Some reports require landscape formatting (legal paper)

Software

Operating System

A server running Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 or later or Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Other Components

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP 4 or later, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP 1 or later.

 

Network Infrastructure for Multi-User and Network Sites

Sites with less than 25 network workstations

100 MB Hub (A switch will increase network performance and decrease the possibility of data collisions on the network.)

Workstations need to be configured with a 10/100 MB Network Interface Card (100MB card is highly recommended)

Category 5 Cabling is mandatory for all network installations.

Sites with more than 25 workstations

A combination of 100MB Hubs and either a 10/100, 100 MB switch or Gigabyte Network is recommended. (A switch will increase network performance and decrease the possibility of data collisions on the network.)

Workstations need to be configured with a 10/100 MB Network Interface Card (100MB card is highly recommended)

Category 5 Cabling is mandatory for all network installations.

For sites of this size, it is recommended that you contact a Sage Software representative in order to properly scope and configure your network.

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Minimum system recommendations for:   Millennium version 7.6

Internet Information Server - SQL & Oracle

Note: Primary or Backup Domain Controller can not be utilized as IIS

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

Intel Pentium Processor (1 GHz or higher)

System Memory (RAM)

Minimum of 4 GB Memory

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

100 MB Network Card

Software

Operating System

Windows Server 2003/SP2 or Windows 2000 Server/SP4 (Vista is not supported)

Other Components

  • IIS 6.0 (server 2003) or IIS 5.0 (2000 server)
  • Engine Specific Client Tools - SQL Server 2000/SP4, SQL Server 2005/SP2, Oracle 9i or Oracle 10g

 

Database Server

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

Multi-processor Pentium Server (2 GHz or higher)

System Memory (RAM)

Minimum of 1 GB Memory

Free Hard Disk Space

Minimum of 18 GB SCSI Hard Drive

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

100 Mb Network Card

Software

Operating System

Microsoft SQL Database Engine
Windows Server  2003/SP2 or Windows 2000 Server/SP4 (Vista not supported)

Oracle Database Engine
Windows Server 2003/SP2, Windows 2000 Server/SP4, or Unix Server

Other Components

Microsoft SQL Database Engine
SQL Server 2000/SP4 or SQL Server/SP2 (SQL 2005 not compatible with OLAP Analytical Reports)

Oracle Database Engine
Oracle 9i or Oracle 10g

 

Reporting Server - SQL & Oracle (Required if Using Unix)

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

Pentium Processor (2 GHz or higher)

System Memory (RAM)

Minimum of 1 GB Memory

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

100 MB  Network Card

Software

Operating System

Windows 2000 Professional/SP4; Windows XP Professional/SP2; Windows Server 2003/SP2 or Windows 2000 Server/SP4 (Vista is not supported)

 

Data Replicated Reporting Server - SQL & Oracle

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

Multi-processor Pentium Server (1 GHz or higher)

System Memory (RAM)

Minimum of 1 GB Memory

Free Hard Disk Space

Minimum of 20 GB SCSI Hard Drive

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

100 MB  Network Card

Software

Operating System

Windows Server 2003/SP2 or Windows 2000 Server/SP4 (Vista is not supported

Other Components

Engine Options:  SQL Server 2000/SP4, SQL Server 2005, Oracle 9i or 10g

 

System Administrator Workstation - SQL & Oracle

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

Pentium Processor (2.0 GHz or higher)

System Memory (RAM)

1.0 GB Memory

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

100 MB  Network Card

Software

Operating System

Windows 2000 Professional/SP4; Windows XP Professional/SP2 (Vista is not supported)

Other Components

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer  7.0 or 6.0 (SP2 w/XP Pro or SP1 w/Win 2000)
  • Engine Specific Client Tools for SQL Server 2000/SP4, SQL Server 2005, Oracle 9i or 10g
 

Browser Client Workstation - SQL & Oracle

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

Minimum of 1 GB Memory (Minimum of 96 on Macs)

Monitor

Color SVGA Display Monitor

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

100 MB  Network Card

Software

Operating System

P.C.:  Windows 2000 Professional/SP4 or Windows XP Pro/SP2 (Vista is not supported)

Macintosh Software: Macintosh OS X Panther Version 10.3.6

Other Components

P.C:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser 7.0 or 6.0/SP2
  • Sun Java 1.5._11
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
  • Crystal Reports 10.0; Professional Edition on Report Writers workstations (may use Crystal 8.5, 9, or 10 Professional Edition.)

Macintosh Software:

  • Safari 1.2.4 Browser (Mandatory)
  • Sun Java 1.4.2
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
  • Crystal Reports 10.0; Professional Edition on Report Writers workstations (may use Crystal 8.5, 9, or 10 Professional Edition.)
 

Windows Client Workstation - SQL & Oracle (Not Macintosh Compatible)

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

Pentium Processor (2.0 GHz or higher)

Monitor

Color SVGA Display Monitor

Free Hard Disk Space

Minimum of 1.0 GB Memory

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

100 MB  Network Card

Software

Operating System

Windows 2000 Professional/SP4 or Windows XP Pro/SP2

Other Components

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser 7.0 or 6.0/SP2
  • Sun Java 1.5._11
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
  • Crystal Reports 10.0; Professional Edition on Report Writers workstations (may use Crystal 8.5, 9, or 10 Professional Edition.)
 

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