Technical Requirements
Server Minimum Requirements
Aquira has two different Server configuration options:
- Database Server and Aquira Service Host installed on the same Server machine.
- Database Server and Aquira Service host installed on separate Server machines. (Recommended for larger sites - please consult with RCS NZ about system configuration and specifications).
Operating System:
- Windows Server 2008 or, Windows Server 2008(R2) or Windows Server 2003 is required for optimal multi-user performance.
— 64-bit Operating Systems are only 95% compliant. Please contact RCS NZ for advice first.
Internet Information Services:
- (IIS) must be added as a Windows component if you plan to use OneClick deployment over the internet.
ASP.NET:
- ASP.Net version 3.5 Service Pack 1 is required.
SQL Server:
- WARNING
: SQL Server must have the SQL Server 2008 Management Objects installed.
- SQL Server 2008
– With SQL Server 2008 Management Objects installed. - SQL Server 2008 Express
– With SQL Server 2008 Management Objects installed.
– And sqlxml4.msi installed.
While we do support SQL Server 2008 Express, there are many limitations, and SQL Server 2008 Standard is the preferred option. Please contact RCS NZ for advice on using SQL Server 2008 Express.
While we do support SQL Server 2008 Express, there are many limitations, and SQL Server 2008 Standard is the preferred option. Please contact RCS NZ for advice on using SQL Server 2008 Express.
- The SQL Server 2008 Management Objects are:
SQLSysClrTypes.msi and SharedManagementObjects.msi which come in 32 and 64 bit variants. See http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/9/a/b9a78047-d269-4a25-88a1-9c4321d90677/instructions_enu.htm for further information and downloads.
- Server RAM
– 4GB or higher recommended for small sites - 1 to 2 Stations with max 3 concurrent Users.
– 16GB or higher recommended for larger sites - 3 or more Stations with 4 or more concurrent Users.
- Server Processor
– 3GHz or faster Processor recommended.
- Server Disk
– 150MB minimum disk space required for server application installation.
– Overall disk space will depend on the database size.
– For larger SQL Servers the following disk configuration is recommended:
| Disk | Usage |
|---|---|
| 2 disks in RAID 110K RPM minimum |
Windows 2008 R2 x64 Windows Pagefile SQL System databases (including tempdb) |
| 4+ disks in RAID 5 or 0+1 15K RPM (or a Solid-State disk for optimum performance) | SQL Data files for Aquira |
| 2 disks in RAID 1 15K RPM | SQL Log file for the Aquira database only |
- Additional
– SMTP is required for Aquira if you wish to use Email Notifications.
Client Workstation Requirements
- Operating System
Any of the following Operating Systems can be used:
– Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or higher)
– Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or higher)
– Windows Vista (excluding Windows Vista Home Basic)
– Windows 7 Ultimate or Professional (excluding Windows 7 Home Premium)
Any of the following Operating Systems can be used:
– Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or higher)– Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or higher)
– Windows Vista (excluding Windows Vista Home Basic)
– Windows 7 Ultimate or Professional (excluding Windows 7 Home Premium)
32bit Operating Systems are fully supported. 64bit Operating Systems are only 95% compliant on Client workstations. Please contact RCS NZ for advice first.
- Microsoft Office
– Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010 for Copywriting operation.
- Processor
– 2GHz or faster Processor recommended.
- RAM
– 2GB or higher RAM recommended.
- Disk Space
– 70MB minimum disk space required for workstation application installation.
- Connectivity
– Each workstation must have access to the Aquira Server via your internal network or via a vpn connection. Terminal Server is not recommended.
- Additional
– .Net Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is required.
– Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Standalone Workstation Requirements
Standalone workstation minimum requirements are the same as the Client Workstation requirements mentioned above. This configuration is an option only for very small sites (1 to 2 Stations with max 2 concurrent users).
A Server / Client configuration on a Windows Domain is still recommended over a Standalone configuration on a Windows Workgroup.
Networking Requirements
A Windows Domain configuration is recommended over a Windows Workgroup. Please contact RCS NZ if you are using Windows Workgroups.
These are minimum requirements, so feel free to exceed them. Get as much power and free space as you can. For Internet connectivity and servers, RCS supports a Microsoft network using TCP/IP using a brand name, server quality computer.