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Pentium IV or Xeon processor (2.80 GHz
or greater recommended)
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1 gig memory (ram) or greater
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80 gig of free disk space (if you are
purchasing a new system order it with a 120 gig, or greater, disk drive)
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A CD drive
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Windows 2000 Server (SP-4 or greater)
or Windows 2003 Server; Note that this system must be running a Microsoft Server
level operating system.
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Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Standard
Edition (SP-3 or greater)
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Microsoft Internet Information
services (IIS) – current revision for the operating system
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If this system is also the FTP server,
FTP needs to be installed.
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Latest versions of Internet Explorer
(IE 6.0 plus latest service pack); Note that this is also required to be
installed on any PC that can be used to enter time
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A Network Interface Card (NIC)
operating at 100 megabits or faster is required to connect this computer to the
network.
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A printer; A local printer (connected
to this computer) is more convenient, but a network printer will work just as
well
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A backup device to backup your data
files on a daily basis. This can be a writable CD (not recommended), Zip
drive (not recommended), tape drive, or any other backup device that is
compatible with your system. Since this computer is normally on the district’s
central network it can often be backed up by their normal nightly backup
processes to a device that is not attached to this computer.
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It is not a requirement for this
computer to have a connection to the Internet; however, it is strongly
recommended. An Internet connection provides additional support and
troubleshooting capabilities.
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A battery backup is not a requirement.
However, we strongly recommend one for this system.
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Surge protectors are not required.
However, they can save your equipment from getting damaged by an unexpected
power surge.
