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Client Specifications
Microsoft Windows XP 32bit, Vista 32/64bit or Windows 7 32/64bit English/US Localization or Australian Localization only Minimum 512 MB RAM Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Minimum Client Resolution is 1024x600 Note: DyKnow Monitor and DyKnow Vision are only supported on a Mac running Windows via Boot Camp
Server Specifications
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008 R2 32-bit and 64-bit (x64) supported
Database Storage
Microsoft SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2008 R2 Workgroup, Standard, or Enterprise Edition Supported 32-bit and 64-bit (x64) supported - Processor License recommended SQL 2005 Detailed Specifications SQL 2008 Detailed Specifications
Miscellaneous
English/US, English/Australia Localization only Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 (free download) Internet Information Server Installed (included in Windows OS)
Microsoft licensing allows customers to use a single processor license on a quad core processor; therefore, DyKnow recommends using a dual or quad core processor on SQL Server. DyKnow also runs on a multiple processor license (for more information on licensing, see the Microsoft CAL vs. Processor licensing section). NOTE: Support will be added in the future for SQL Server 2008. The DyKnow Database Component is not supported on Microsoft SQL Express or any other Database platform besides Microsoft SQL Server.
VMware Support
For those interested in using VMware, the DyKnow Database and Application Servers are supported on VMware ESX Server 2.5.5 (or later versions). System resources allocated solely to the Virtual Server must be equal to the above stated specifications because sharing DyKnow Server resources may cause sub-optimal performance. Configurations not meeting the above requirements are not recommended or supported.
WAN Requirements
The average bandwidth used by 500 concurrent DyKnow Clients is 4Mbps; however, DyKnow recommends a minimum of 10Mbps up/down bandwidth because usage varies over time. Additionally, customers utilizing a remote server for DyKnow (i.e. a centrally located server, a campus datacenter server or DyKnow ASP hosting) should take external bandwidth into consideration. Additional bandwidth might be necessary in order to effectively use features such as File Transfer, Screen Broadcaster, View Screen and Remote Control. (Fo r more information call 1.888.8.DYKNOW or E-mail sales@dyknow.com)
Customers who plan to use Vision 5.1s Audio Recorder should have 12MB of storage available on the Database Server for each hour of recorded audio. Audio data can be purged each semester to manage database size. NOTE: These values represent a sample server estimate. Factors such as network and server IO performance may alter these values.
Architecture Requirements
There are two basic server architectures currently available; 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64). It is important to note that various installed software should have the same architecture when setting up the DyKnow Server in a combined server configuration. For example, if your institution runs 32-bit Windows Server 2003, it must also run 32-bit SQL Server 2005 and the 32-bit DyKnow Server. The same holds true if running a 64-bit Windows Server 2003. Each server must follow the above stated format even if the DyKnow Application Server and the DyKnow Database Server run on multiple (separate) servers. However, the architectures do not have to be the same between the separate physical servers. For example, one could have a 32-bit (x86) DyKnow Application Server connecting to a 64bit (x64) DyKnow Database Server. The following chart helps show the various combinations of server architecture(s) that DyKnow supports.
The current Microsoft SQL Server licensing specification permits one processor license per socket. Therefore, a single processor license can be utilized on a Quad Core processor. For more information please visit this Microsoft Website: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/licensing.mspx, specifically Section 3a of the Server Processor End-User License Agreement (EULA). A Standard Edition Processor license is available from your preferred education vendor for under $1500. Email sales@dyknow.com for details.