Hardware and Software requirements for Exact Synergy Enterprise product update 241
These are the system requirements for product update 241 of Exact Synergy Enterprise. Please be informed that third party software products like for example Microsoft Windows (Server), Microsoft Office and Microsoft SQL Server have their own system requirements which might be different from the system requirements of Exact Synergy Enterprise.
A complete overview of the system requirements per product update, can be found a the startpage of the system requirements.
The hardware and software requirements for product update 241 have changed compared to the requirements of product update 240: as of this product update Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 is supported as well as Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
General requirements
Client side |
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Supported system requirements |
Recommended system requirements |
Operating system |
Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista
For mobile use Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 is supported. |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Webbrowser |
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0 and 8.0 |
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 with latest Service Pack |
Applications |
Microsoft Office XP Microsoft Office 2003 Microsoft Office 2007 |
Microsoft Office 2007 with latest Service Pack |
Monitor |
Minimal screen resolution of 1024x768 |
Screen resolution of 1280x1024 |
Server software |
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Supported system requirements |
Recommended system requirements |
Operating system (Webserver + Databaseserver) |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with IIS 6 (win32 or x64) Microsoft Windows Server 2008/2008R2 with IIS 7 (win32 or x64)
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 including Service Pack 1 should be installed. |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with IIS 7 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 with latest Service Pack |
Database system (Databaseserver) |
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (All versions) Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (All versions) |
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 with latest Service Pack |
Productivity (Webserver) |
Microsoft Office XP Microsoft Office 2003 Microsoft Office 2007
Microsoft Exchange 2003 Microsoft Exchange 2007 |
Microsoft Office 2007 with latest Service Pack
Microsoft Exchange 2007 with latest Service Pack
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Network and security |
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Microsoft Internet Information Server uses the standard Internet protocol TCP / IP to communicate with the client browsers. A client needs a minimal connection speed of 56.6 Kb connection to acquire acceptable performance although lower connection speeds do not directly affect the integrity of the application. A connection between a client and the Application Server can be set up directly using a local area network, but a global infrastructure like the Internet can be used just as well. When separate Application Servers are used, they should be connected to the Database server with a 100 Mb local area network connection. |
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The Internet, and all its related products, is commonly referred to as 'insecure'. This is directly related to the open nature of its technology which is in fact one of its greatest benefits. When implementing Exact Synergy, a number of strict security policies must be maintained to protect both the application software and data against malicious acts. Total system security includes various types of safety measurements, each with their own characteristics and demands for maintenance. The necessary security policies are not limited to the Exact Synergy application alone; the integrity of all elements of the entire system must be assured. |
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Exact Synergy data traffic is vulnerable along the entire path between the Client and the Application Server (and even up to the Database Server). This means that all traffic paths, the data source, the data destination and data storage have to be protected. The best way to do this is to use data encryption (HTTPS) for the e-Synergy Application Server and install a firewall to separate the company's Local Area Network (LAN) from the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) (with the public web servers) and the Internet. For more information about this issue, read security checklist of Exact Synergy. |
Server hardware requirements for 1-50 connections
The application is installed as a program on the IIS web server and all data is stored in an SQL database, which is stored on a Microsoft SQL Database Server. Both the IIS web server and the SQL database can be installed on the same machine in small Exact Synergy implementations (up to 50 concurrent connections).
Single server setup |
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Minimal system requirements |
Recommended system requirements |
Processor |
1 x Pentium IV 3.4 GHz |
2 x Dual Core Intel Xeon 2.4 GHz |
Internal memory |
1 GB |
4 GB |
Hard disk |
IDE 30 GB |
3 x SCSI 72 GB (in Raid 5 configuration) |
Server hardware requirements for 50-150 connections
When more connections are required or use of a large database can be expected, the IIS web server should be installed on a single separate machine (suitable for up to 150 connections). This results in a setup with an Application Server (IIS + Exact Synergy) and a separate Database Server (MS SQL Server). Note that the Client only communicates with the Application Server (IIS).
Dual server setup - Internet Information Server |
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Minimal system requirements |
Recommended system requirements |
Processor |
1 X Pentium IV 3.4 GHz |
2 x Dual Core Intel Xeon 2.4 GHz |
Internal memory |
1 GB |
2 GB |
Hard disk |
IDE 6 GB |
2 x SCSI 18 GB (in RAID1 configuration) |
Dual server setup - Microsoft SQL Server |
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Minimal system requirements |
Recommended system requirements |
Processor |
1 X Pentium IV 3.4 GHz |
2 x Dual Core Intel Xeon 2.4 GHz |
Internal memory |
1 GB |
2 GB |
Hard disk |
SCSI 50 GB |
5 x SCSI 72 GB (in RAID 5 configuration) |
Server hardware requirements for 150-500 connections
When dealing with even more concurrent connections, the workload of the application server can be divided over several Application Servers. This results in a more reliable situation with better performance. A dedicated piece of hardware, the 'load balancer', can divide all traffic among several (up to 50 or more concurrent connections) Application Servers which all connect to the same database server to store and retrieve data. A general guideline is that per web/application server 300 concurrent connections can be handled.
Multi server setup - Internet Information Server (Multiple) |
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Minimal system requirements |
Recommended system requirements |
Processor |
1 X Pentium IV 3.4 GHz |
2 x Dual Core Intel Xeon 2.4 GHz |
Internal memory |
1 GB |
4 GB |
Hard disk |
IDE 6 GB |
2 x SCSI 18 GB (in RAID 1 configuration) |
Multi server setup - Microsoft SQL Server |
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Minimal system requirements |
Recommended system requirements |
Processor |
1 X Pentium IV 3.4 GHz |
2 x Dual Core Intel Xeon 2.4 GHz |
Internal memory |
1 GB |
4 GB |
Hard disk |
SCSI 80 GB |
5 x SCSI 72 GB (in Raid 5 configuration) |
Load balancer |
For example |
· Foundry Server Iron Load balancer (8 ports)
· Windows Network Load Balancing |
Main Category: |
Support Product Know How |
Document Type: |
Support - On-line help |
Category: |
On-line help files |
Security level: |
All - 0 |
Sub category: |
Details |
Document ID: |
19.201.729 |
Assortment: |
Exact Synergy Enterprise
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Date: |
11-12-2009 |
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