R3 Technical Information 

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  • Overview
  • Server
  • Workstations
  • Network Configuration
  • Database


Perspective Financials Release 3 uses open standard technologies

• Microsoft Platform
• SQL Server Back-End Database
• Microsoft Developer Studio Development Platform

This ensures scalability, compatibility and upgradability.
System requirements vary with the number of workstations accessing Release 3
Entry Level Setup
(1 - 10 Users)
Hardware
• Entry Level Server 4GB RAM (ECC)
(IBM xSeries 3200) (HP ML100 or ML300)

• or Generic (Dual Core) 4GB RAM (ECC)
• Dual Hard Disks

Software
• Windows 2003 Server Small Business Edition (Premium)
• Includes SQL Server
• Anti-Virus Software
Standard Setup
(5 - 50 Users)
Hardware
• Primary Server : Entry Level Server Hardware or Rackmounted Medium Level Server
(IBM xSeries 3250) or (HP Proliant DL300)

• Back-up Server : Generic (Dual Core) 2GB RAM (ECC)
• 100/1000 Mbps Network
• RAID 1 Support
• UPS

Software
• Windows 2003 Standard Edition
• SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
• Anti-Virus Software

Enterprise Setup
(50 up)
Hardware
• Primary Server : Rackmounted Medium Level Server (4GB ECC RAM)
(IBM xSeries 3650) or (HP Proliant DL500)

• Back-up Server : Rackmounted Medium Level Server (4GB ECC RAM)
• 100/1000 Mbps Network
• RAID 1, 5 Support
• UPS

Software
• Windows 2003 Standard Edition
• SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
• Anti-Virus Software

Hardware
• Standard HP Workstations Dual Core 1GB RAM (ECC)
• Standard Hard Disks
• 100/1000 Mbps NIC

Software
• Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista Business
• Anti-Virus Software
Hardware
• Generic Clone Dual Core (Athlon or Intel based Processor) 1GB RAM (ECC)
• Standard Hard Disks
• 100/1000 Mbps NIC

Software
• Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista Business
• Anti-Virus Software
Active Directory
Release 3 works with standard windows network setup. Here are some recommended practices;

• Install a firewall (when on broadband)
• Setup a Organizational Unit (OU) for Release 3 Users
• Setup specific security groups for each department (Finance, CRM, HR and Procurement)
• Setup specific database access rights to the group
• Use Windows Authentication for SQL Server
Standard Peer to Peer

• Install a firewall (when on broadband)
• Setup specific security groups for each department (Finance, CRM, HR and Procurement)
• Use Windows Authentication for SQL Server
• Log and Limit physical access to server



For small deployments 1- 20 users use the Windows 2003 Server (Small Business Edition Premium).

• Includes SQL Server Licenses
• Allows one (1) Active Directory
• Will serve as the domain controller




Release 3 uses SQL Server 2000/2005

• Providing scalability
• Interoperability with other software
• Automated Database Management