Minimum system requirements

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KEYSCAN SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The following outlines system requirements to operate the Vantage software:

• Recommended Central Processing Unit: Intel Pentium Dual Core 2.2 GHz or higher; Intel Core Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (Celeron and AMD are not recommended)
• Recommended RAM: 2 gigabyte or greater
• Hard Disk: Recommended 100 gigabytes of available space
• USB Port for Photo Badging and Signature Capture
• COM Port: 1 required if direct connect to access control units; 2 required if using CCTV control as well
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• Mouse or compatible pointing device
• Removable Media Storage Device such as a CD/DVD Writer for database backup
• Network Interface Card (NIC) with TCP/IP protocol with a valid, active IP address (SQL Server 2005
• Express PC must be assigned a static IP address) and file & printer sharing for Microsoft networksv
• Graphic Card supporting 1024 x 768 or higher screen resolution
• Operating System: Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or later, Vista Business, Windows 7 – Professional, Enterprise & Ultimate versions, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1 or laterv
• Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework
• Virtual Server* (Communication as a service recommended for virtual server configurations) Keyscan’s Vantage software is a 32-bit application.

*Supports virtual machine server topology providing all licensed and required Keyscan software applications are allocated sufficient server resources for proper system performance and that the VM software/server is supported by qualified IT personnel. For sites with large cardholder populations and high volumes of transactions, we strongly recommend that you install the Database Module (SQL Server 2005 Express) on a dedicated PC. Faster processors and higher RAM provide better system performance. To confirm that your PC meets the recommended requirements, you can view the PC's system information by selecting Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Vantage does not support touch screen panels. Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.

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