Server Hardware Requirements
The following table shows the hardware requirements for server computers running Sage Master Builder.
Note: The minimum processor requirements for servers listed in the table below are based on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system family. When updating or purchasing servers running newer operating systems such as Windows Server 2008, Small Business Server 2008, and Server 2008 R2 Standard, we recommended that you also refer to Microsoft system requirements.
Server Hardware
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Minimum
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Recommended
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Processor
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Intel Pentium 4 or comparable
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Intel Dual Core/Quad Core or compatible, 2GHz +
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RAM
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2 GB
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4 GB +
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Free Disk Space
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3.5 GB
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3.5 GB +
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CD-ROM Drive
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2x CD-ROM
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24x CD-ROM +
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Printers
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For highest quality printing, we recommend laser or inkjet printers.
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Note: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 must be installed to all computers running Sage Master Builder and the License Administration Tool. These minimum recommendations include the 370 MB of hard disk drive space required for running Microsoft .NET Framework® 3.5 Service Pack 1 software on servers.
Client workstation hardware requirements
Workstation Hardware
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Minimum
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Recommended
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Processor (except Vista/Windows 7)
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Pentium 4 or comparable
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Intel Dual Core or comparable
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Processor Speed(Vista/Windows 7)
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1 GHz
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2 GHz +
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RAM (except Vista/Windows 7)
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1 GB
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2 GB +
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RAM (Vista/Windows 7)
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2 GB
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4 GB
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Free Disk Space
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1 GB
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3 GB +
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CD-ROM Drive
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2x CD-ROM
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2x CD-ROM +
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Printers
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For highest quality printing, we recommend laser or inkjet printers.
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Note: These minimum recommendations include the 230 MB required for running Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 software on client workstations. The recommended free disk space is also based on the installation of a single program and the average size of a Sage Master Builder company database. Allow at least 50 MB for each additional company database that you create.
Supported Operating Systems
Server, 32- and 64-bit Operating Systems
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Client/Workstation, 32- and 64-bit Operating Systems
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard
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Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
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Microsoft Small Business Server 2008
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Microsoft Windows Vista Business
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP2 or newer)
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Microsoft Server 2003
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Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SP1 or newer)
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Unsupported Operating Sustems
Caution! Sage Master Builder and/or its components do not run on or support some operating systems. Do not install Sage Master Builder to computers running these Microsoft Windows operating systems.
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows NT Server
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation
- Microsoft Window 2000
- Microsoft Window 2000 Server
- Microsoft Windows XP Home
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Web Browser Requirements
Minimum
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Recommended
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Service Pack 1 or later (except Vista/Server 2008)
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Service Pack 1 or later (except Vista/Server 2008)
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(Vista Business/Windows 7 and Server 2008 operating systems only) Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or later
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(Vista Business/Windows 7 and Server 2008 operating systems only) Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or later
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