System Recommendations

Server

Component

System Recommendations

Microsoft SQL Express Edition with Advanced Services (delivered with Sage MIP Fund Accounting installation CD), MSDE 2000 or Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or 2005 Standard Edition

SQL Server Standard:
Pentium III Compatible Processor or Xeon Processor
(2 GHz or faster)*

SQL Server Express or MSDE:
Pentium III Compatible Processor (or higher) 1 GHz (or faster)*

SQL Server Standard:
1 GB or more

SQL Server Express or MSDE:
512 MB or more MSDE 1 GB or
more SQL Express

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

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

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).

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

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

XP or 2000 Professional:
Single Pentium-Class processor (500 MHz or faster)**

Vista Business:
2 GB**

XP or 2000 Professional:
1 GB**

Vista Business:
2 GB

XP or 2000 Professional:
1 GB

Vista Business:
Windows Aero-capable w/128 MB graphics memory

XP or 2000 Professional:
Capable of 1024x768 resolution and 32-bit color

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

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

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.

Internet Capability Recommendations for Sage Nonprofit Solutions Virtual Servicess

Component

System Recommendations

Bandwidth / Speed

30 kbps per concurrent user

Site Connectivity

Broadband (business grade cable modem or DSL) or dedicated circuit (fractional/full T1) scaled to aggregate of concurrent hosted application(s) users (30 kbps per), private line, or frame relay.

Remote Connectivity

Broadband (Cable Modem or DSL)

Supported 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.

Server

Component

System Recommendations

Database Platforms

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

CPU (Processor)

SQL Server 2005:
Pentium III Compatible Processor or Xeon Processor
(2 GHz or faster)

SQL Server 2005 Express:
Pentium III Compatible Processor or higher
(1 GHz or faster)

Operating System

Windows Vista Business, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 Professional (including the latest Service Packs at the time of release)
32-bit operating system (64-bit systems are not supported.)

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 Vista Business, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 Professional (including the latest Service Packs at the time of release)
32-bit operating system (64-bit systems are not supported.)

Framework

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

CPU (Processor)

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

XP or 2000 Professional:
Pentium-Class processor (500 MHz or faster)

Memory (RAM)

Vista Business:
2 GB

XP or 2000 Professional:
1 GB

Free Hard Disk Space

Vista Business:
2 GB

XP or 2000 Professional:
1 GB

Video Adapter

Capable of 1024x768 resolution and 32-bit color

Printer

Laser printer (local or network)

Single User Implementation & Workstations

Hardware

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

256 MB RAM

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)

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

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

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

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.

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

Servers (Standard Version)

Hardware

32 bit Intel Pentium Processor at 833 MHz or higher

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

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.

SVGA color monitor

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

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

Reliable backup technology must be in place

Servers (Enterprise SQL Version)

Hardware

32 bit Intel Pentium Processor at 1 GHz or higher

1 GB RAM or additional based on database size

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

SVGA color monitor

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

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

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

Network Infrastructure for Multi-User and Network Sites

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.

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.

Internet Information Server - SQL & Oracle

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

Hardware

Intel Pentium Processor (1 GHz or higher)

Minimum of 4 GB Memory

100 MB Network Card

Software

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

• 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

Multi-processor Pentium Server (2 GHz or higher)

Minimum of 1 GB Memory

Minimum of 18 GB SCSI Hard Drive

100 Mb Network Card

Software

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

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

Pentium Processor (2 GHz or higher)

Minimum of 1 GB Memory

100 MB  Network Card

Software

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

Multi-processor Pentium Server (1 GHz or higher)

Minimum of 1 GB Memory

Minimum of 20 GB SCSI Hard Drive

100 MB  Network Card

Software

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

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

System Administrator Workstation - SQL & Oracle

Hardware

Pentium Processor (2.0 GHz or higher)

1.0 GB Memory

100 MB  Network Card

Software

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

• 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

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

Color SVGA Display Monitor

100 MB  Network Card

Software

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

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

Pentium Processor (2.0 GHz or higher)

Color SVGA Display Monitor

Minimum of 1.0 GB Memory

100 MB  Network Card

Software

Windows 2000 Professional/SP4 or Windows XP Pro/SP2

• 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.)