System Recommendations

Server Hardware Recommendations

Component

System Recommendations

Operating System

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. The Employee Web Services (EWS) module requires a server operating system of 2003 or higher with web services enabled (see Framework below for more details).

SQL Server

SQL Server 2008 (32-bit, 64-bit, and Express) - SP1
SQL Server 2005 (32-bit, 64-bit, and Express) - SP3

Processor (CPU)*

SQL Server Standard: 2 GHz Pentium-Class equivalent/Xeon or better.
SQL Server Express: 1 GHz Pentium-Class equivalent or better.

Note: Larger networks and databases require faster processors. The EWS module will require higher processing capability based on head count. For 500+ employees, a 3.0 GHz Dual core Pentium-class equivalent or better is recommended.

Framework

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher

Note: Please refer to your SQL Server requirements. The EWS module requires IIS v6.0 or higher as well as SMTP Services

Memory (RAM)

2 GB minimum. More memory may be required for larger databases.

Note: Please refer to your SQL Server requirements.

Hard Disk Space

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

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 Hardware Recommendations

Component

System Recommendations

Operating System

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

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher

Processor (CPU)*

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.

Note: For systems with the Visual Analyzer, HR and EWS modules, 2.4 GHz Pentium-Class processor is required.

System Memory (RAM)

2GB Minimum

Note: For systems with the Visual Analyzer module or with larger batch processing needs, 3 GB of memory may be needed.

Disk Space

2GB Minimum

Note: More space may be required for document attachment and storage

Video Adapter

Capable of 1024x768 resolution
32-bit color

Note: Windows Vista Business: Windows Aero-capable with 128 MB graphics memory.

Printer

Laser printer (local or network)

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 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services
Microsoft SQL Server 2000*
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE)*

*Not supported on the Windows Vista operating system.

Note: The latest service pack is recommended for optimal functionality. The Visual Analyzer, HR and EWS modules are not supported on database platforms that are not listed above in the system recommendations.

Workstation

Component

System Recommendations

Monitors

SVGA color monitor (Minimum resolution: 1024x768, 1280 x 900 is highly recommended)

Other Components

System Recommendations

Browsers

Recommended: Mozilla Firefox 3.5 or later.
Also supported: Safari 4.5 or later, Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or later.

You should meet or exceed the following system recommendations to ensure your installation environment will properly support version 8.2.

Server

Component

System Recommendations

Database Platforms

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services (delivered with Sage Fundraising 50 installation CD), Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express Edition, or Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition

CPU (Processor)

SQL Server 2005  or SQL Server 2008 (including the latest Service Packs at the time of release):
Pentium III Compatible Processor or higher

SQL Server 2005 Express or SQL Server 2008 Express (including the latest Service Packs at the time of release):
Pentium III Compatible Processor or higher

Operating System

Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7 Professional, Windows Vista Business, or Windows XP Professional (including the latest Service Packs at the time of release)

Framework

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

Memory (RAM)

1 GB or more

Free Hard Disk Space

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

Drive

CD ROM or DVD-ROM drive

Workstation

Component

System Recommendations

Operating System

Windows 7 Professional, Windows Vista Business, or Windows XP Professional (including the latest Service Packs at the time of release)

Framework

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 and 3.5

CPU (Processor)

Windows 7 Professional or Vista Business:
Pentium-Class processor (1 GHz or faster)

Windows XP:
Pentium-Class processor (500 MHz or faster)

Memory (RAM)

Windows 7 Professional or Vista Business:

Windows XP:
1 GB

Free Hard Disk Space

Windows 7 Professional or Vista Business:

Windows XP:
1 GB

Video Adapter

Capable of 1024x768 resolution and 32-bit color

Printer

Laser printer (local or network)

Supported Client Operating Systems for Sage Nonprofit Solutions Virtual Services
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Latest service pack required

Note: The supported operating systems, with the latest service packs, include the Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.1) required to use Sage Nonprofit Solutions Virtual Services.

Internet Information Server - SQL & Oracle

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

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

Intel Pentium Processor (2.0 GHz or higher)

System Memory (RAM)

Minimum of 4 GB Memory

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

100 MB Network Card

Media

DVD Drive

Software

Operating System

Windows Server 2003/SP2 or Windows 2008 Server (Vista is not supported)

Other Components

• IIS 6.0 or IIS 7.0
• Engine Specific Client Tools - SQL Server 2005/SP3, SQL Server 2008/SP1, Oracle 10g or 11 (These tools are required to facilitate search, security, save and load functionality for Sage Millennium client/browser interface.

Database Server

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

Multi-processor Pentium Server (2 GHz or higher)
Minimum of 4 GB Memory
100 Mb Network Card

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 2008 Server (Vista not supported)
SQL Server 2005/SP3 or SQL Server 2008/SP1

Oracle Database Engine
Windows Server 2003/SP2, Windows 2008 Server, or Unix Server
Oracle* 10.2.0.4 or higher or 11g

Note: To support Special Characters used by Sage Millennium the recommended NLS_CHARACTERSET is WE8MSWIN1252.

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

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

Pentium Processor (2 GHz or higher)

System Memory (RAM)

Minimum of 2 GB Memory

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

100 MB  Network Card

Media

DVD Drive

Software

Operating System

Windows Server 2003

Data Replicated Reporting Server - SQL & Oracle

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

Multi-processor Pentium Server (1 GHz or higher)

System Memory (RAM)

Minimum of 2 GB Memory

Free Hard Disk Space

Minimum of 20 GB SCSI Hard Drive

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

100 MB  Network Card

Media

DVD Drive

Software

Operating System

Windows Server 2003/SP2 or Windows 2008 Server (Vista is not supported

Other Components

Engine Options:  SQL Server 2005/SP3, SQL Server 2008, Oracle 10g or 11i

Note: Report Writers may use Crystal 8.5, 9, 10 or XI Professional Edition. See KB article #146092 for specific version compatibility information.

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
Color SVGA Display Monitor

Software

Operating System

Windows 2003, Windows XP Pro/SP2, Windows Vista

Other Components

• Microsoft Internet Explorer  7.0 or 8.0
• Engine Specific Client Tools for SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, Oracle 10g or 11i

Browser Client Workstation - SQL & Oracle

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

Minimum of 1.0 GB Memory (Minimum of 96 on Macs)

Monitor

Color SVGA Display Monitor

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

100 MB  Network Card

Software

PC Software

P.C.:  Windows 2003, Windows XP Pro/SP2, Windows Vista
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or 8.0
Firefox 2.0.0.14
Sun Java 1.6.0_14 (See KB article #216525)
Adobe Acrobat Reader

Macintosh Software

Macintosh Software: Macintosh OS X Panther Version 10.4.11
Safari 3.0.4 Browser (Mandatory)***
Sun Java 1.6.0_14
Adobe Acrobat Reader

*** Preferences must initially be set to use the flyover menus in Safari.
Go to the Safari menu item > Preferences >

• Remove download list items: UPON SUCCESSFUL DOWNLOAD
• Check: Open "safe" files after downloading
• Open links from applications: IN A NEW WINDOW

After Setting these options, Empty the Cache then Close out of Safari and reopen it.
In Millenium, to make the flyover menus appear, click the data area first, then flyover the edit menu.

QlikView Server - SQL & Oracle

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

Intel Pentium Processor (2.0 GHz or higher)

Drive

DVD Drive

Free Hard Disk Space

Minimum of 4 GB Memory

Network Components (adapters, cabling hubs, etc.)

100 MB  Network Card

Software

Operating System

Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, or Windows 2008 Server Internet Information Services
Oracle Sites:

• 32-bit servers - Oracle 10, or 11 client tools.

Online Constituent Directory Workstation Recommendations

These recommendations apply to your constituents who connect to your website via the Online Constituent Directory Client Interface.

PC Software

• Windows 2003, Windows XP Pro/SP2, Windows Vista
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or 8.0
• Firefox 2.0.0.14
• Sun Java 1.6.0_14

Macintosh Software

• Macintosh OS X Panther Version 10.4.11
• Safari 3.0.4 Browser
• Sun Java 1.6.0_14

Remote Maintenance Hardware & Software (Loaded on IIS)

Hardware and Software

• Availability of Remote connection via GoToAssist
• Engine Specific Client Tools for SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, 10g or 11
• TCP/IP Connection

System performance is affected by a variety of factors including hardware, network configuration, database size, number of concurrent users and the competition for these resources by other programs. These recommendations can be scaled up or down depending on the size and complexity of each client's data and its processing requirements. These are the recommendations on hardware and software versions at the date of this document. Prior to purchase, contact Sage for current specifications.

Supported Operating Systems

Statement on Windows 7 compatibility

We do not have any reason to believe that Sage Millennium will not run as well, if not better, with Windows 7 than with Vista on administration and client workstations. While the current release was not designed for Windows 7 due to release timing, it has passed limited environmental quality assurance testing. Windows 7 will be fully tested and supported with the next release of Sage Millennium.

Single User Implementation & Workstations

Hardware

CPU (Processor)

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

System Memory (RAM)

Minimum 512 MB RAM for Windows 2000 and Windows XP or 1 GB RAM for Windows Vista and Windows 7

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.

High Speed 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

Windows 2000 Professional SP4 , Windows XP Professional SP3, Vista Business SP1 and Windows 7 Professional , Ultimate and Enterprise 32 bit versions

Other Components

Adobe Acrobat Reader

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

High-speed Internet Access for downloading new releases, updates, etc.

Software

Operating System

Server running Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later or Microsoft Windows 2003 Server SP4.

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 dedicated server running Windows 2000 Server SP4, or Windows 2003 Server SP4

Other Components

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP4 or Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP3

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

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 representative in order to properly scope and configure your network.

Operating System and Network Environments that are NOT Supported

Windows 7 (only supported for FR100 version 7.0 and above with Workstation Setup 9.02 and above)

Windows 7 (only supported for FR100 Rainbow Edition version 7.1 and above with Workstation Setup 9.02 and above)

Windows Vista (only supported for FR100 version 7.0 and above with Workstation Setup 9.01 and above)

Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows NT 4.0
Windows XP 64-bit Edition (see note at the beginning of this document)
Windows 7 Home Edition
Windows Small Business Server 2003
Novell
Unix
Linux

Note: 64 bit processing architecture and operating systems are not supported.

The following recommendations represent the minimum system specifications required to run your Sage software on Sage Virtual Services, 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 Sage 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!

Workstation Recommendations
Minimum System Recommendations (Updated 3/1/2010)

Component

System Recommendations

Terminal Services Client

Remote Desktop Terminal Services Client 6.1

Client Operating System

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

30 kbps per concurrent user

Framework

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher

Remote Connectivity

Broadband (business grade cable modem or DSL)

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 to use Sage Virtual Services.

Note: The Scheduler module is only partially functional within the Sage VS environment. The HR and EWS modules will soon be available within the Sage VS environment; please check back for updates on availability.