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SQL Server Requirements for Acumin

    Dual Core Intel Xeon Processor
    Dual Core Intel Xeon 2nd Processor
    4GB of memory
    OS Platform: Windows 2003 Server Standard
 
 
Drive Configuration:
 

Logical
Raid Levels
Contents
0/1
RAID 1
SQL Binaries, NT Binaries, Page File (2x73gb, 15k, SAS)
2/3
RAID 2
TempDB (2x73gb, 15k, SAS)
4/5
RAID 3
Database Transaction Log file(s) / Backups (2x73gb, 15k, SAS)
6/7
RAID 4
Database Data file(s) (2x146gb, 15k, SAS)

 
The configuration of 8 drives as 4 mirrored sets (RAID 1) provides the necessary physical seperation of the critical database components onto thier own spindle sets.  Using less than the number of recommended drives may result in reduced application performance by increasing the potential for disk read/write contention and lower I/O thoughput.
 
 
SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition Licensing Options
 
    Client is responsible for properly supplying the MS SQL and Windows 2003 server licenses. 
          For guidance, and helpful resources please go to the following link: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/default.mspx
 
 
Requirements and Recommendations for LAN Environment
 
     Client (workstation/desktop)
 
    Window’s XP and Vista (Latest service packs),
    Microsoft Word 2003 or better,
    Pentium 4 1Ghz or faster is recommended,
    1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM is recommended, minimum 100 megabytes (MB) Hard disk space,  and
    Minimum video resolution of 1024x768 or higher.
 
 
Acumin System Architecture
 
     With regards to the connectivity of the server, Dexco requires that the following considerations be addressed:
 
    The network infrastructure should be able to support 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet transfer rates or higher.  
    The application is written in Delphi (v7) language code using object-oriented programming techniques in a 32-bit (64 bit compliant). 
    Utilizes Microsoft SQL (Structured Query Language) Standard edition,
    Facilitates fault tolerant and database clustering (MS SQL Enterprise licensing is required),
    Operates in either a two or three tier architecture environment,
    Client application required,
    Configurable with Window’s Active directory,
    Utilizes Crystal Reporting (v 11.0)
 
Other Comments
 
Please note that configuration and other factors can affect system performance within any IT infrastructure. The information provided herein is for discussion purposes only and it is recommended that a detailed analysis and review be performed by a qualified member before any IT recommendation can be provided. Upgrades to your communication system may be required to meet specific performance needs or requirements.  Dexco System Certification is required prior to implementation.