This information details the hardware requirements for MUSAC software. The following are the recommended and minimum system requirements for running MUSAC software. If you are purchasing or acquiring hardware you should use the recommended hardware levels combined with your anticipated future needs.  Other factors that should be considered when sizing hardware includes school size, peak loading and other applications co-existing on the server. 

Non-Microsoft file servers and pre Windows 2000 operating systems are not supported.

Server Requirements

Recommended:

Windows 2000/2003 with latest service pack. Intel Dual Core or equivalent, 2+ GB RAM, 300 GB hard drive, NTFS file system, SCSI/SATA drives in a RAID 1 or better configuration.

Schools wishing to deploy MUSAC via Terminal Services should consult with their IT provider. This is the recommended approach for large deployments.

Minimum:

Windows 2000/2003 Server machine with a P4 3Ghz (or equivalent), 1 GB RAM, 120+ GB hard drive. NTFS is the preferred file system. A 48 speed CDROM or DVD drive is required for installation of the software.

Client Requirements

Recommended:

2 Ghz 32 bit (x86) processor with 1 GB RAM. Windows 2000/XP operating system with latest service pack. At least 10 GB hard drive space free after installation, 17+ inch SVGA monitor, 48 speed CDROM/CD or DVD Writer, keyboard and mouse (or other pointing device).

Minimum:

CPU 2.6Ghz with 1Gb RAM. Windows 2000/XP/Vista are acceptable operating systems. At least 10 GB hard drive space free after installation, SVGA monitor 1024x768, 48 speed CDROM or faster, a keyboard and mouse (or other pointing device).

Correctly installed (i.e .Using the Add/Remove programs control panel), MUSAC Software will run effectively under Terminal Services/Citrix environments.

Network Requirements

Recommended:

1 GB switch/backbone with workstations connecting using 100 Mb connections or better.

Larger secondary schools and/or schools with poor network topography and/or those wishing to access MUSAC remotely (i.e.from home) have found deploying MUSAC via Terminal Services to significantly improve performance and manageability of MUSAC software.

Minimum:

TCP/IP network with 100 Mb connections or better (Cat 5E cabling or higher).