System Requirements

Before you install the software, carefully review the system requirements to make sure your hardware and network meet acceptable standards.

Designed for modern hardware

DBA uses the Firebird™ relational SQL database (structurally similar to SQL Server® and Oracle®), which is designed to run on modern hardware with fast processors and sufficient RAM as well as on efficient networks with high-capacity switches, network cards, and cabling.

If you have older equipment and network connections, now is a good time to have a qualified technician assess your hardware and network setup to ensure that it meets our system requirements.

Internet Access Required

To use DBA, your company must be equipped with Internet access (DSL, Cable Modem, Satellite, T1, etc.). Broadband access is recommended. Our software, product updates, documentation, and online support are all delivered over the Internet directly to your DBA system.

Power Protection System (UPS)

An abrupt power loss or crash from unclean power is the most common cause of data corruption. Your file server requires clean and continuous power to function properly. Factories are especially subject to power fluctuations. It is imperative that you protect your server with a power protection system that includes surge suppression, power conditioning, and battery backup.

Multi-User Environment

  • Client/Server
  • Peer-to-Peer
  • Remote Application: Microsoft Terminal Services®
  • Wireless Network not recommended (more info)

Network Server

  • Minimum Intel Pentium III processor, AMD Athlon processor or greater
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 150 MB Free Disk Space for installation
  • Network card: 10/100 Mbps
  • Operating System: Windows Server 2008, Windows Small Business Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Small Business Server 2003

Workstation PCs

  • Minimum Intel Pentium III processor, AMD Athlon processor or greater
  • RAM: Windows XP - 512 MB minimum, 1 GB preferred; Vista - 1 GB minimum, 2 GB preferred
  • VGA, minimum 800 x 600 Screen Resolution, 256 Colors
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Operating System: Windows Windows XP, Windows Vista (Business or Ultimate Editions), Windows 7 (Professional and Ultimate Editions recommended)

Printers

All reports, forms, and labels print in graphical format on any Windows-compatible laser or ink jet printer.

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