These recommendations are for an average system. They are neither minimal nor optimal; every installation is different. Please contact BGI International to discuss more specific recommendations based on your projected usage scenarios.

Processors

Server
1 GHz Intel Pentium Processor

Client
1 GHz Intel Pentium Processor

Operating System

Server

• Windows Server 2003 Standard or Enterprise Edition, joined to a Windows domain
• Windows 2000 Server or Advanced Server, joined to a Windows domain

Client

• Windows XP Professional
• Windows 2000 Professional

Database Engine¹

SQL Server 2005 SP1

SQL Server 2000 SP4

Memory

Server
1 GB

Client
512 MB

Hard Disk²

Server
Microsoft SQL Server and BGI software require 20 GB of hard drive space for application files, data storage, and backup storage.  Allow for an additional 2 GB of growth each year.

Client
BGI client install requires 30 MB for application and temporary files.

Display

XGA (1024 x 768) or higher-resolution

64 MB Video RAM (client)

Server

• IIS 5.0 or greater
• SMTP mail support
• UPS (uninterruptible power supply)
• Backup method for database files (tape drive, SAN, NAS)

Client

• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or later

Both

• .NET Framework 2.0
• MDAC 2.8.1