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