System Requirements

(Last Updated 1-31-07)

Specifying "exact" system requirements is not an easy task, as the exact environment, in terms of how the system will be used, and by how many users, varies from company to company. Generally, as a rule of thumb, using OneSource in a Standard "Client/Server" environment requires faster PC hardware and less robust file server hardware. On the other hand, in most cases, OneSource recommends a Thin Client Solution (outlined at the bottom of this page) which generally requires less PC hardware speed but significantly faster File Server hardware).

 

File Server - System Requirements / Recommendations ("Standard" Client/Server Mode)
Type

Component

Minimum
Recommended
Hardware*
Processor
Intel Celeron 500Mhz or Equivalent
1 or more Intel Pentium 4 3GHz or higher
RAM
512 MB
1 GB or higher
Hard Drive
Single IDE with 500 MB free space
Redundant (Raid 5) SCSI with 1 GB free space
CD/DVD ROM/Writer
CD ROM
CD/DVD ROM/Writer
Network Interface Card
10/100 Ethernet
10/100/1000 Ethernet or higher (w/ 1Ghz Switch)
Backup Hardware
DVD Writer +/-
DVD Writer +/- or Backup Tape Drive
Software
Operating System
Windows 2000 Pro (5 users or less)
Windows 2000/2003 Server (5+ Users)
Windows 2000/2003 Server, Standard Edition
Database
MS Office 2003 Pro or MS Access 2003.
MS Office 2003 Pro or MS Access 2003.
OneSource
Not Required
Not Required
Backup Software
Not Required
Quality, Commercial/Grade BU Hardware/Software Combo
Anti-Virus / Spyware
Not Required
Network Security Appliance (Hardware) or equivalent Software Application that operates & updates automatically
Other 3rd Party Applications
Not Required
Non Required to use OneSource's Standard Features
Fax Server
Not Required
GFI Fax Server SMTP version.
NOTE: Please note the alternative File Server Requirements for "Thin" Client (Terminal Server or Citrix Server) Mode.

Employee Workstation - System Requirements / Recommendations ("Standard" Client/Server Mode)
Type

Component

Minimum
Recommended
Hardware
Processor
Pentium III 500 MHz or higher (or Equivalent AMD Processor)
Intel Celeron 1000 MHz or higher (or Equivalent AMD Processor)
Pentium P4 3 GHz or higher (or AMD 2200+ or higher)
RAM
512 MB (depending on number of additional apps open at once)
2 GB or Higher
Hard Drive
Single IDE with 500 MB free space
Single IDE with 500 MB free space
CD / DVD ROM/Writer
Not Required
CD/DVD ROM/Writer
Network Interface Card
10/100 Ethernet
10/100/1000 Ethernet or higher (w/ 1Ghz Switch)
Software
Operating System
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home/Pro
Windows XP Home/Pro
Database
Free MS Access Run-Time version.
MS Office 2003 Pro or MS Access 2003 purchased (f local customizations are required) or MS Access Run-time version provided free of charge with purchase of OneSource. (Note: In either case, at least one lisense is required for OneSource maintenance and/or report customization).
OneSource
1 License per workstation (thin or Standard client)
1 License per workstation (thin or Standard client)
Backup Software
Not Required
Backup of other important files on PC if desired
Anti-Virus / Spyware
Not Required
Network Security Appliance or equivalent software
Other 3rd Party Applications
Not Required
MS Office 2003 Professional (MS Outlook for automating emailing and document management, MS Word for automated form letters, MS Excel for data analysis/export, if desired)
Fax Server
Not Required
GFI Fax software for Desktop

 

File Server - System Requirements / Recommendations ("Thin" Client (MS Terminal Server or Citrix Server) Mode)
(Recommended for Companies That Required Greater Database Speed, Reliability, and Accessibility From a Web Browser)

Type

Component

Minimum
Recommended
Hardware*
Processor
One (1) Intel Pentium 4 3GHz or Higher (or AMD Equivalence)
1 or more Intel Dual Core Intel® Xeon® 3070, 4MB Cache, 2.66GHz or higher, 1066MHz FSB or higher (or AMD Equivalence)
RAM
2GB
1 GB for Operating System + 150-250MB for each additional user (up to 4 GB total for Windows 2000/2003 Standard Server, depending on # of simultaneous other applications planning to run per user. 4-8GB+ for Windows ServerŪ 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition)
Hard Drive
Single 36GB SATA Hard Drive with 500 MB free space
Two (2) or more Redundant Hard Drives, with Raid 1 or higher (with SAS 5iR internal RAID adapter, PCI-Express or PERC 5i SAS internal Raid adapter, PCI -Express), 36GB+, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), 3.5 inch, 15k RPM, with 1 GB+ free space
CD ROM
CD ROM
CD/DVD ROM/Writer
Network Interface Card
10/100 Ethernet
10/100/1000 Ethernet or higher (w/ 1Ghz Switch)
Backup Hardware
CD or DVD Writer +/-
CD or DVD Writer +/- (or Equivalent Backup Hardware)
Software
Operating System
Windows 2000/2003 Standard Edition + one (1) Client Access License (CAL) and one (1) Terminal Server License for Each User.
Windows Server® 2003 R2 plus one (1) Client Access License (CAL) and one (1) Terminal Server License (Dell Part #: A0103426) for Each User (up to 20 users). For systems with 20 or more users, you may want to consider a Windows Server® 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition (includes 25 CALSs) plus one (1) Client Access License (CAL) and one (1) Terminal Server License for Each User
Database
See notes to right -->

MS Office Professional Plus 2007 (multi-user, "Open Business License". Dell Part #: A0767073. 1 license per user) + 1 MS Office Pro 2007 Disk (CD) (Dell Part #: A0747117) + 1 MS Office Pro 2003 Disk (CD) (Dell Part #: A0169297).

NOTE: As of 10/1/07, OneSource still requires MS Office 2003. The part #'s listed above will provide licenses for MS Office 2007 AND 2003 with an additional cost of the $21 2003 Disk listed above (Dell Part # A0169297).

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OneSource
Not Required
Not Required
Backup Software
Not Required
Quality Commercial/Grade BU Hardware/Software Combo
Anti-Virus / Spyware
Not Required
Network Security Appliance (Hardware) or equivalent Software Application that operates & updates automatically
Other 3rd Party Applications
Not Required
MS Office 2003 Standard or Professional (MS Outlook for automating emailing and document management, MS Word for automated form letters, MS Excel for data analysis/export, if desired). Microsoft requires one (1) license for each user accessing these applications via Terminal Server. (See Database Section above)
Fax Server
Not Required
GFI Fax Server SMTP version, + GFI Recommended Fax Board (Hardware)

NOTE 1: If you are planning to run OneSource in a "Thin" Client mode, you may be also be able to reduce PC hardware and maintenance costs, as Win Term "dumb terminals" and/or older PC hardware can be used rather than the requirements outlined for PC Workstations in one of the tables above.

NOTE 2: To view a high level Pro's and Con's table of Standard Client/Server Mode vs. Thin Client Mode, click Here.

For additional help with determining hardware requirements, please contact OneSource technical support at (866) 204-4997.