System Requirements
Introduction
Moveware operates successfully on a wide array of network infrastructures and we can assist you in determining the suitability of existing hardware and communications. The final specification will depend on a number of factors, including other required functions of the Server, PCs and network. Many of our clients are increasingly deciding to operate in a Terminal Server environment, which can have the added benefits of reducing administration costs and allowing remote branches and users to log in remotely over WAN communications of sufficient bandwidth. As a guide, the suggested minimum hardware specifications are:
| Servers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single combined Database Server and File Server | ||
| Operating System | ||
| Recommended | Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Edition (64-bit) | |
| Processor | ||
| Minimum | 4 Cores | |
| Memory | ||
| Minimum | 4GB RAM | |
| Storage | ||
| Minimum | 80GB free space on C Drive | |
| Recommended | 10GB free space on C Drive Separate SSD for Database and Files/Backups (min 128GB) | |
| Printer | ||
| Windows compatible printer | ||
| Servers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Single combined Database Server and File Server | |
| Recommended | Additional Server or Backup Drive for backups of Database and File Store | |
| Operating System | ||
| Recommended | Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Edition (64-bit) | |
| Processor | ||
| Minimum | 4 Cores | |
| Memory | ||
| Minimum | 2GB RAM for OS 2GB RAM for Database Additional 20MB per User | |
| Recommended | 2GB RAM for OS 8GB RAM for Database Additional 50MB per User | |
| Storage | ||
| Minimum | 200GB free space on C Drive | |
| Recommended | 10GB free space on C Drive Separate SSD for Database (min 128GB) Separate SSD for Backups and File Store (min 256GB) | |
| Printer | ||
| Windows compatible printer | ||
| Servers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Single combined Database Server, File Server and Remote Desktop Session Host | |
| Recommended | Additional Server or Backup Drive for backups of Database and File Store | |
| Operating System | ||
| Recommended | Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Edition (64-bit) | |
| Processor | ||
| Minimum | 2 Cores for OS 1 Core for Database Additional 1 Core per 20 Users | |
| Recommended | 2 Cores for OS 2 Cores for Database Additional 1 Core per 15 Users | |
| Memory | ||
| Minimum | 2GB RAM for OS 2GB RAM for Database Additional 300MB per RDS User | |
| Recommended | 2GB RAM for OS 8GB RAM for Database Additional 500MB per RDS User | |
| Storage | ||
| Minimum | 200GB free space on C Drive for Application, Database, Backups and File Store | |
| Recommended | 10GB free space on C Drive Separate SSD for Database (min 128GB) Separate SSD for Backups and File Store (min 256GB) | |
| Printer | ||
| Windows compatible printer | ||
| Software | ||
| Recommended | Office 365 PDF Viewer | |
| Servers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Separate Database / File Server, and Remote Desktop Session Host | |
| Recommended | Additional Server or Backup Drive for backups of Database and File Store | |
| Database / File Server | ||
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | ||
| Recommended | Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Edition (64-bit) | |
| Processor | ||
| Minimum | 4 Cores | |
| Memory | ||
| Recommended | 2GB RAM for OS 8GB RAM for Database Additional 500MB per RDS User | |
| Storage | ||
| Recommended | 50GB free space on C Drive for Application Separate SSD for Database (min 128GB) Separate SSD for Backups and File Store (min 256GB) | |
| Printer | ||
| Windows compatible printer | ||
| Remote Desktop Session Host | ||
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | ||
| Recommended | Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Edition (64-bit) | |
| Processor | ||
| Minimum | 2 Cores for OS Additional 1 Core per 15 Users | |
| Memory | ||
| Recommended | 2GB RAM for OS Additional 300-500MB per RDS User | |
| Storage | ||
| Recommended | 50GB free space on C Drive for Application | |
| Software | ||
| Recommended | Office 365 PDF Viewer | |
| Servers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Separate Database Server, File Server, Backup Server and multiple Remote Desktop Session Hosts We will work with your IT department to better scope your requirements | |
Client Workstations
- Microsoft Windows 8™
- 2 Core processor
- 2GB RAM
- Hard disk with at least 10GB free
- 16-bit colour, 1600×900 screen resolution
Note: The above specifications are a minimum only.
The database server and workstations must be either On-Premises or On-Cloud. Putting database server and workstations on different network locations, e.g. workstations On-Premise and database server On-Cloud, could lead to high latency and cause Moveware to be unusable.
Moveware is compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server™ 2012 / 2012R2 editions
- Microsoft Windows Server™ 2016 / 2016R2 editions
- Microsoft Windows Server™ 2019 / 2019R2 editions (not officially supported)
- Microsoft Windows 8™ and 8.1™ or above
- Microsoft Windows 10 Pro or above
Moveware is not compatible with Windows 8™ RT or Windows 8.1™ RT
Network
Minimum 100BaseT Ethernet network that supports TCP/IP networking protocols.
Internet bandwidth for Remote Desktop Sessions
Bandwidth requirements depend on many factors: which operating system is running on the Terminal Server, which applications are running on the Terminal Server, the operating system of the remote computer, how much printing is performed etc.
We recommend a minimum figure of 100kbps to 200kbps per remote desktop session, making sure that remote desktop connection settings are optimised accordingly.
Remote Access
In order for Moveware to install, maintain and support a company’s system, a broadband Internet connection to the Moveware Database Server is required. A Windows user account, with at least local Administrator access on the server and preferably Domain Administrator Access (if applicable), is required to correctly install Moveware. This is also required to install, maintain and support Moveware’s Web Services features. Reliable, on-demand remote access is also needed. Examples are Microsoft Terminal Server or Windows Remote Desktop connection.
These products are to be supplied by the client.
Backups
To facilitate effective backups, a CD backup, tape backup, or removable drive solution such as an external USB drive, is recommended.
As part of the implementation, Moveware will configure a scheduled backup of the running database that can be programmed as required, and also copied to another location on the company network.
Printing
Moveware prints to virtually any windows printer. It allows print options to be customized for each user, so that different print jobs can be sent to different printers. We recommend the use of network printers rather than printers attached to client PCs. For remote printing we recommend using IP printing.
As part of the implementation, Moveware installs its own PDF generator called Moveware PDF. This is a licensed version of the popular CutePDF software PDF printer.
Other Requirements
- Microsoft® Internet Explorer 9 or higher or equivalent browser
- Microsoft Word 2007 or higher
- Microsoft Excel 2007 or higher
Mobile Platforms
Mobi
A brand new product that has been designed to run on iOS and Android mobile phones and tablets.
- A good quality phone or tablet running Android OS 10.0 and above, or iOS 11 and above
- Minimum of 1Gb free disk space free
- Minimum of 6Gb of RAM memory for basic use but recommended 8GB for more intensive use with large numbers of items and photos
- Wireless B/G/N network connection