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Mar 05, 2012

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Hardware Recommendations

This lesson describes the hardware recommendations for the latest version of SOAPware

Recommended Specifications

Server

  • Windows Server 2008.
  • Minimum 2.5Ghz Quad-core or better.
  • 8 GB RAM or more.
  • 200+ GB free hard drive space for SOAPware DataServer Installation and database growth formatted in NTFS. User should maintain this free space.
  • UPS to hold 2 hours/ have soft shutdown routine.
  • 100mbps wired or 802.11, a, b or n wireless local area network connection this should be a secure connection to comply with HIPAA.

Client

  • Windows XP SP3 or 7 - (either 32 or 64 bit).
  • Minimum 2.5 GHz processor.
  • 2 GB RAM or more.
  • 10 GB free hard drive space formatted in NTFS User should maintain this free space.
  • Constant Internet Connection for SOAPware activation, ePrescribing and other features. (Test against the list of site that need to accessed). Click here to view a full list of SOAPware features that require internet access.
  • 100mbps wired or 802.11, a, b or n wireless local area network connection this should be a secure connection to comply with HIPAA.

Minimum Hardware Recommendations

Server

  • Windows XP SP3, Vista, 7, Server 2003 or Server 2008 - (32 bit or 64 bit).
  • 2.5Ghz Quad-core or better processor or any multi core processor.
  • 2 GB RAM minimum.
  • 50 GB+ free hard drive space for SOAPware DataServer Installation and database growth.
  • UPS to hold 2 hours/ have soft shutdown routine.
  • 100mbps wired or 802.11, a, b or n wireless local area network connection this should be a secure connection to comply with HIPAA.

Client

  • Windows XP, Vista, or 7 - (32 or 64 bit).
  • 2 GHz processor or a multi core processor.
  • 2 GB RAM minimum.
  • No less than 2 GB free hard drive space
  • 100mbps wired or 802.11, a, b or n wireless local area network connection this should be a secure connection to comply with HIPAA.

Pre-Installation Recommendations

  • Server should be fully configured to include; Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware, Anti-Spyware software, full backup and disaster recovery scheme.
  • UPS should be fully charged and configured for soft shutdown.
  • Internet Connection is required for SOAPware activation, ePrescribing and other features. Internet access to these internet servers must be established and tested. Click here to view a full list of SOAPware features that require internet access.
  • User accounts with Administrator access must be supplied to SOAPware for installation purposes.
  • Communication to server from all workstations across port 5432 must be established and tested.

Additional Considerations

  • Local IT support
  • Back-Up Server / offsite backup solution
  • Data Storage external HD/ NAS/ SAN
  • Networking Hardware
  • Input Devices (Desktops, Tablets?)
  • Printers
  • Scanners (Must have TWAIN driver)
  • Electrical Requirements
  • Digital Camera
  • Desks and Furniture
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