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Hardware Requirements

Flexible business hardware - business software operating environment. 

bulletLAN - WAN capable
bulletThin, lean, fat client configurations
bulletMicrosoft Windows 2000, 2003 or 2008 servers
bulletWindows 2000 or XP (Professional), or Windows Vista (Business, Enterprise or Ultimate) clients
bullet32-bit or 64-bit

WinMAGI can be configured to run in thin, lean or fat client / server environments. Each configuration places different needs on the hardware / software used for the clients and servers.   In addition the business processing volume, size of the database, number of concurrent users, remote user processing, security and client performance needs all combine to dictate the power and storage required.

Client Configuration

Thin

Lean

Fat

Terminal

PC

Late Model PC

32-bit, 64-bit

32-bit, 64-bit

Remote Desktop, Terminal Services Client, Citrix ICA clients

Windows Vista Business/Enterprise/Ultimate, Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000

Windows Vista Business/Enterprise/Ultimate, Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000

256MB (Minimum)

512MB (Minimum)

  1GB (Recommended) 2GB (Recommended)

20GB HD

20GB HD

UPS

UPS

Clients should use 19 inch or larger monitors for optimal efficiency of use.

Server Configuration

Fat

Lean

Thin

Windows 2000/2003/2008 Server (32-bit, 64-bit)

Windows 2000/2003/2008 Server (32-bit, 64-bit)

Windows 2000/2003/2008 Server (32-bit, 64-bit)

Terminal services

Terminal services

Terminal services

Tape Backup

Tape Backup

Tape Backup

UPS

UPS

UPS

Raid 5 or 6

Raid 5 or 6

Raid 5 or 6

Enough HD and RAM to support the number of users and size of database along with the other applications that might be resident.

Network Cabling

Fat Client

Lean Client

Thin Client

100MB / 1GB

10 / 100MB

10 / 100MB

Server requirements can range from single processors to multiple processor (up to 64) top of line servers (PC or mini computer) running any Windows 2000/2003/2008 server in one of its many configurations. Network cabling requirements span the same range, from old technology (10MB) to state of the art (1GB).

The options are numerous and should be made by professionals that know your business and objectives.  They will help you tailor your setup to best meet your performance, vendor preference and pocketbook needs. If you have questions after working with your local hardware support services, please contact MAGI.

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