| | | System Requirements for iCare Workstation or Server for Access Database Server: | | Item | Minimum Needed | Desirable | CPU
| Celeron D or equivalent | Pentium 4 or higher | | RAM* | 512 MB | 1 GB or higher
| | Hard drive free space | 5 GB | 10 GB or more | | Monitor | SVGA 1024 x 768 | Same as needed | Internet connection
| Optional
| High speed DSL or cable
| | Mouse | PS/2 type | PS/2 Type | | Serial / USB Ports** | As many as the number of data terminals, modems, electronic door openers, cash drawers, PC cameras, etc. | Same as needed | | Operating System | Windows 98 second Edition. | Windows XP Professional SP2 or Windows Vista
| | Storage media for backups*** | Additional internal or external hard drive; tape or disk media; USB flash drive | Same as needed |
| * Bigger CPU and more RAM may be required if running other heavy applications, higher demanding operating system settings or large number of users. ** Most hardware requires DB9 male serial port connectors. DB25 ports can be used with DB25 to DB9 adapters. *** Necessary to maintain backups outside of default internal hard drive to protect against hardware failure. | | System Setup Information for iCare Child Care Management Software - Single PC: | | Item | Setup Information | | Mode | To run independent of all COM Ports without any conflicts | | Modem | - To run independent of all Modems without any conflicts
| - All Serial Port connectors should be DB9 Male; DB25 connectors can be converted to DB9 using an adapter
| | | Monitor Screen | Recommended 1024 x 768 Large Fonts. Also fine with 800 x 640 Small Fonts | | Operating System | - See notes under System Requirements
- Make sure that in the Control Panel/System Properties/Performance it says that ‘Your system is configured for optimal performance’
| | Mouse | To run independent of other devices without any conflicts | | Remote Connectivity | Install and configure pcAnywhere, Windows Remote Desktop, or LogMeIn (free) on at least one PC for online technical support and training. |
| | | | For running iCare Child Care Management Software on multiple PCs in one location, refer to LAN Installation Guide. | | | | System Requirements for iCareSQL Server: |
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| Software:
- Operating System: Windows 2003 Server or higher.
- Database Server: MS SQL Server 2005.
Hardware:
- CPU: Single or Dual Core, Intel
- RAM: 2 GBs (approx. 256 MB/ per user)
- HDD: SATA RAID, 200 GB should be fine (RAID configuration is recommended for protection of data but is not required)
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