Hardware Requirements
Flexible business hardware - business software operating environment.
WinMAGI can be configured to run in thin, lean or fat client / server environments.
- LAN – WAN capable
- Thin, lean, fat client configurations
- Microsoft Windows 2008, or 2003 servers
- Windows 7, XP (Professional), or Windows Vista (Business, Enterprise or Ultimate) clients
- 32-bit or 64-bit
WinMAGI can be configured to run in thin, lean or fat client / server environments. Each configuration places different needs on the hardware / software used for the clients and servers. In addition the business processing volume, size of the database, number of concurrent users, remote user processing, security and client performance needs all combine to dictate the power and storage required.
Client Configuration
Fat
- Late Model PC
- 32-bit, 64-bit
- Windows 7, Vista Business/Enterprise/Ultimate, Windows XP Professional
- 512MB (Minimum)
- 2GB (Recommended)
- 20GB HD
- UPS
Lean
- PC
- 32-bit, 64-bit
- Windows 7, Vista Business/Enterprise/Ultimate, Windows XP Professional
- 256MB (Minimum)
- 1GB (Recommended)
- 20GB HD
- UPS
Thin
- Terminal
- Remote Desktop, Terminal Services Client, Citrix ICA clients
Clients should use 19 inch or larger monitors for optimal efficiency of use.
Server Configuration
Fat
- Windows 2008/2003 Server (32-bit, 64-bit)
- Terminal services
- Tape Backup
- UPS
- Raid 5 or 6
Lean
- Windows 2008/2003 Server (32-bit, 64-bit)
- Terminal services
- Tape Backup
- UPS
- Raid 5 or 6
Thin
- Windows 2008/2003 Server (32-bit, 64-bit)
- Terminal services
- Tape Backup
- UPS
- Raid 5 or 6
Enough HD and RAM to support the number of users and size of database along with the other applications that might be resident.
Network Cabling
- Fat Client: 100MB / 1GB
- Lean Client: 10 / 100MB
- Thin Client: 10 / 100MB
Server requirements can range from single processors to multiple processor (up to 64) top of line servers (PC or mini computer) running any Windows 7/2008/2003/2000 server in one of its many configurations. Network cabling requirements span the same range, from old technology (10MB) to state of the art (1GB).
The options are numerous and should be made by professionals that know your business and objectives. They will help you tailor your setup to best meet your performance, vendor preference and pocketbook needs. If you have questions after working with your local hardware support services, please contact MAGI.
