Practice 2008 Client-Server Configuration - Hardware & Network Recommendations
Below are specifications recommended by NexTech for Practice 2008 if you are reconfiguring or upgrading existing system, or if you are planning on buying a new system. NexTech supports Practice 2008 software only. Your local consultant will support your hardware, Windows operating system, network, MS Office, and all other installed products. It is recommended that the hardware support person you use is Microsoft Certified . It is essential that all staff with no prior Windows experience enroll in a local college or CompUSA Windows and Word courses before installation.
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Server Specifications
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Recommended |
Minimum Required |
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Operating System |
Windows 2000/2003 Server or Windows 2000/XP
Professional (Server edition is required for networks with more
than 10 workstations). See Terminal Server
Specifications
for remote connection needs.
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Windows 2000 (Windows 98, ME and NT are
not supported)
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Remote Access
(for support)
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Remote Desktop; Connection directly into the server is strongly recommended. |
Approved remote software
compatible with your OS such as Netmeeting, VNC, or pcAnywhere. |
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Anti Virus Software |
Norton Anti Virus |
Other
Anti Virus software such as McAfee |
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SQL Server |
SQL Server 2005 (Workgroup Edition or higher) Highly recommended for 15+ NexTech Licenses. Required for DB >= 2 GB |
MSDE provided with NexTech
Practice |
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CPU |
2 GHz + or dual CPU |
1 GHz Pentium |
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RAM |
1
GB + 100 MB * number of connection workstations |
1 GB (depending on # of workstation) |
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Hard Disk |
500 GB + *Note that
digital imaging greatly increases your hard drive needs |
80 GB + |
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Internet (Required) |
Static IP with DSL or faster |
56K modem with dialup internet |
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CDROM |
Required |
Required |
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Power Supply |
UPS |
UPS |
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External Backup |
Daily automatic backup large enough to back up whole PC hard disk on single tape |
Daily automatic large enough to back up all of NexTech Data and Documents |
Note: Due to memory usage issues, NexTech recommends not running Exchange server on the same computer that the NexTech Sql Server will be running on.
Workstation Specifications
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Recommended |
Minimum Required |
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Operating System |
Windows XP Professional or Vista Business |
Windows 2000 (Windows 98, ME, and NT
are NOT supported |
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CPU |
1+ GHz Pentium + |
700 MHz Pentium + |
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RAM |
512+ MB |
256+ MB |
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Hard Disk |
80 GB + |
20 GB to run - you will need enough space to backup on at least one workstation (average 40 GB) |
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Display |
1024 x 768 + resolution, 24 bit color |
1024 x 748 +, 16 bit color |
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MS Office |
MS Office 2003 or newer |
MS Word 2000/ XP/2003 (2003 Minimum for NexEMR, XP Minimum for HTML email) |
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Anti Virus Software |
Norton Anti Virus |
Other Anti-Virus software such as McAfee |
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Remote Access Software |
Remote access software such as pcAnywhere, Netmeeting, Remote Desktop, or VNC must be installed on the server and should be installed on all workstations running Practice 2008. |
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Barcode Scanner |
Optional for use with Inventory. MetroLogic VoyagerŪ MS-9520 hand-held laser scanner - USB or Metrologic MS9535 Voyager Bluetooth Handheld Scanner MK9535-39B5M38 |
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Voice Recognition |
Dragon Naturally Speaking Medical Edition 7.0 - required for use with NexVoice Module |
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Printing on Dot Matrix printers and most ink Jet printers will NOT work for insurance HCFA forms. Laser-Jet printers generally work fine. |
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Hardware specifications are subject to change without notice. 2/28/2008