System Requirements

The following information identifies system requirements for PCS Axis. See Table 2-2 for client computer requirements and Table 2-3 for server and database requirements.

Note: Unless specified otherwise, client refers to both local client and subscriber (remote client) running PCS Axis in a client/server network.

 

Table 2-2. Computer Requirements (Local Client and Subscriber)

Properties	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel Core i5 or faster	Intel Core i7 or faster
Processor Speed	1.4 GHz or faster	2.0 GHz or faster
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Operating System	Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Service Pack 1 (SP1)	Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Available Disk Space	10 GB	100 GB
Resolution	1280x1024	1920x1080
Microsoft .NET Framework	Version 4.0 (see note)	Version 4.0 (see note)
Notes: • Subscriber: Microsoft® SQL Server® Express 2008 R2 SP2 must be installed on the computer of a subscriber (remote client) with a subscription database. Follow requirements in the Recommended column of the table above (Table 2-2). • Local Client and Subscriber: If the target computer does not have Microsoft .NET Framework v4.0 installed, the PCS Axis installation automatically installs it. This feature requires an active Internet connection to complete the installation of .NET Framework v4.0. • Local Client: Only the PCS Axis application installs on the computer of local clients in a client/server network. See Table 1 (page 5) for information about the PCS Axis database and job service installation on the central database server.

 

Table 2-3. Central Database Server Requirements

Properties	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel Itanium or faster	Intel Itanium or faster
Processor Speed	1.4 GHz or faster	2.0 GHz or faster
RAM	16 GB	32 GB (see note)
Operating System	Windows Server 2008 R2	Windows Server 2008 R2
Relational Database Software	SQL Server 2008 R2	SQL Server 2008 R2
Available Disk Space	200 GB (see note)	400 GB (see note)
Resolution	1280x1024	1920x1080
Notes: • Larger databases may require more RAM for optimum performance. • Consult with your company’s IT personnel or DBA to determine where database backups will be created. • The PCS Axis database installs on the central database server. If selected in Setup Wizard during the installation, the PCS Axis application and job service can also install on the central database server. For local client and subscriber computer requirements, see Table 2-2.

Related Topics

•	System Overview

•	PCS Axis Modules