System Requirements

The following information identifies system requirements for running PCS Axis in a client/server network. If desired, the Job Service can run on a standalone system. Refer to Table 2-2 for the client computer requirements. Under client/server network conditions, a consistent network connection of 10 Mbps or greater is required. For larger environments with greater data demands, your actual requirements may vary. Contact PCS Technical Services for assistance in determining the best bandwidth and server specifications for your organization, see Technical Support.

See Table 2-2 for local client computer requirements and Table 2-3 for server and database requirements.

Table 2-2. Local Client Computer Requirements
Properties	Recommended
Processor	Intel Core i7
Processor Speed	2.3 GHz or faster
RAM	8 GB
Operating System	Windows 7 64-bit, Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Available Disk Space	720 MB (see note)
Resolution	1920x1080
Microsoft .NET Framework	Version 4.5 (see note)

• Microsoft .NET Framework: If the target computer does not have Microsoft .NET Framework v4.5 installed, the PCS Axis installation automatically installs it for you. This feature requires an active Internet connection to complete the installation of .NET Framework v4.5.

• PCS Axis Installation: By default, only the PCS Axis application is selected for installation on the computer of local clients in a client/server network. See Table 2-3 for information about the system requirements for installing the PCS Axis database and job service on the central database server.

• Microsoft SQL Server Express 2008 R2 SP2, 64-bit: For client systems that wish to use Synchronization, a 64-bit version of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express R2 SP2 (or Standard edition for databases exceeding 10 GB) must be installed on the subscriber’s computer (the remote client). Once PCS Axis is installed, a subscription database must be created on the subscriber’s computer prior to working off-line.

• Disk Space with Synchronization: If using a remote client to subscribe to and synchronize with a central database, sufficient disk space must be reserved for database use (11 GB when using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express).

Table 2-3. Dedicated Central Database Server Requirements
Properties	Recommended
Processor	Intel Xeon
Processor Speed	2 Quad Core CPUs at 2.4 GHz or faster
RAM	32 GB (see note)
Operating System	Windows Server 2008 R2
Relational Database Software	SQL Server 2008 R2
Available Disk Space	100 GB (see note)
Resolution	1920x1080

• 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 install on the central database server as well. For local client and subscriber computer requirements, see Table 2-2.