System Requirements
This document is intended as a guide for computer hardware/software requirement for integrating the “PracticeBee Application” into your practice. Larger practices may need the assistance of a network specialist to setup the network for Practice.
It is advised to follow the “Recommended” requirements where applicable. Ensure that you read the “Additional Notes” section. New practices should follow the “Strongly Recommended” column and existing customers may need to upgrade their computing environment for the PracticeBee application.
“Minimum Requirements” is to be used ONLY for a single computer user & for multiple PracticeBee users should always use the “Recommended” column.
| Base Specifications (Server) |
Components |
1-4 Users |
5-10 Users |
11+ Users |
Minimum |
CPU |
Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® dual-core processor, 3 GHz or Greater |
Intel® Core™2 Duo E6750 or AMD Athlon™ II X2 255 or Higher |
Contact PracticeBee |
Intel® Pentium® III or equivalent AMD and Intel® processor, 1 GHz |
RAM |
1Gb |
2Gb |
Contact PracticeBee |
512Mb |
HDD |
80Gb 7200 RPM |
160Gb 7200 RPM |
Contact PracticeBee |
40Gb 7200 RPM |
Optical Drive |
DVD+/-RW |
DVD+/-RW |
DVD+/-RW |
CD-ROM |
Network Card |
100/1000 Onboard |
100/1000 Onboard |
Contact PracticeBee |
100 Onboard |
Monitor /LCD Screen |
17" (Capable of 1024x768 or higher resolution at 32 Bit True Color) |
17" (Capable of 1024x768 or higher resolution at 32 Bit True Color) |
17" (Capable of 1024x768 or higher resolution at 32 Bit True Color) |
17" (Capable of 1024x768 or higher resolution at 32 Bit True Color) |
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| Base Specifications (Client) |
Components |
Recommended |
Minimum |
CPU |
Core2Duo E4300 or Pentium4 1.8GHz |
Pentium III 1.1GHz |
RAM |
1Gb |
512MB |
HDD |
80Gb 7200 RPM |
40Gb 7200 RPM |
Optical Drive |
DVD+/-RW |
CD-ROM |
Network Card |
100/1000 Onboard |
100 Onboard |
Monitor /LCD Screen |
17" (Capable of 1024x768 or higher resolution at 32 Bit True Color) |
17" (Capable of 1024x768 or higher resolution at 32 Bit True Color) |
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| Additional Notes |
Hard Drive |
The hard drive is the most commonly overlooked specification, but is a very important component of a computer (particularly the speed of the hard drive). Large network users (6 user and above) should consider SCSI or SATA hard drives on the Server for added performance.
RAID technology is not necessary, but may be desirable for added data redundancy and throughput. |
Modem/Router |
A Broadband, ADSL2/2+ Router/Modem is strongly recommended.
Remote access is required on the Server computer & Client Computers during the Installation/Troubleshooting. |
Network |
Wireless networks are supported.
You will need an IT / Network specialist advice for initial installation, maintenance and for future support problems related to network. |
Anti-Virus & Firewall Software |
It is advised to install a good Anti-Virus & Firewall Software on all computers. |
Operating System |
The following Microsoft Operating Systems are supported:
Windows® 2003 Server
Windows® 2000 Server/Professional
Windows® XP Professional (Windows® XP Home Edition is not recommended for network users)
Windows® Vista® (Home and Business)
Windows 7
32 bit and 64 bit operating systems
The Microsoft .NET v3.5 SP1 must be installed on all computers.
It is advised to install latest service packs on all supported operating systems and any Windows updates may be required when appropriate (now and in the future).
(NOTE: Non-Microsoft Operating Systems, or Emulated versions of Microsoft OS’ are not supported (IE: Running Windows within Parallels Desktop under Mac OS X) |
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