Web Resource System Requirements

Full Version

The full version of the installation requires an application server, a database platform, and client machines to access the system.

Server Requirements

The server on which Web Resource is installed must meet the following requirements:

Operating System

One of the following:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or higher
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 or higher
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 or higher (32-bit version only)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, or Enterprise (32-bit version only)

Note: Windows XP and Windows Vista are limited in their support for server operations. Therefore, they are not recommended for use on the Web Resource server.

Hardware

Minimum:

• Pentium 500 MHz processor
• 512 MB of RAM
• 50 MB of hard disk space

Recommended:

Other

• Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
• Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0 or higher

Note: Microsoft does not support or recommend installation of ASP.NET applications, such as Web Resource, on domain controller servers as their use is typically inconsistent with the security expectations of the server. As a result, it is recommended that Web Resource not be installed on a domain controller server.

Database Requirements

Web Resource requires one of the following database platforms be installed, either on the Web Resource server or a server accessible by Web Resource:

• Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Service Pack 4 or higher
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express (installed automatically, if selected)

Note: If you use Microsoft SQL Server, you must run your database using "mixed mode" Windows and SQL Server Authentication.

Note: Web Resource cannot be installed on Mac or Linux/Unix operating systems.

Client Requirements

Each PC being used to access the Web Resource system must meet the following requirements:

Operating System

One of the following:

• Microsoft Windows 98
• Microsoft Windows ME
• Microsoft Windows NT
• Microsoft Windows 2000
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows Vista
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Hardware

Minimum:

• Pentium 500 MHz processor
• 512 MB of RAM
• 1024 x 768 monitor resolution

Software

One of the following:

• Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
• Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher

Trial Version

The trial version of the installation does not require a server machine – it can be installed on a local computer (the host). The Microsoft SQL Server Express platform is automatically installed and used by the trial program.

Any client machines used to access the trial version must meet the requirements outlined in Client Requirements.

Host Requirements

The computer on which the trial version is installed must meet the following requirements.

Operating System

• Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or higher
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 or higher
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 or higher (32-bit version only)
• Microsoft Windows XP Home
• Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, or Enterprise (32-bit version only)

Hardware

Minimum:

• Pentium 500 MHz processor
• 512 MB of RAM
• 50 MB of hard disk space

Recommended:

Other

• Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

Note: Microsoft does not support or recommend installation of ASP.NET applications, such as Web Resource, on domain controller servers as their use is typically inconsistent with the security expectations of the server. As a result, it is recommended that Web Resource not be installed on a domain controller server.

Software

One of the following:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
• Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher