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Use this check list to verify that you have properly configured your hardware and software environment to ensure successful installation and operation of your MSC-LIMS system.
MSC-LIMS Pre-Installation Check List |
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| Workstation requirements for a single-user installation or each workstation in a multi-user installation: | |
| Minimum Pentium 233 MHz CPU | |
| Minimum 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) | |
| Minimum 250MB available disk space | |
| Minimum 800 x 600 small font display resolution | |
| Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7 | |
| Available USB port if barcode hardware will be used | |
| Connection to local or network printer for report generation | |
| Microsoft Excel 97 or newer version (optional) | |
| Additional workstation requirements in a multi-user installation: | |
| Network interface card, cabling, and software to connect to file server | |
| File server login account | |
| Read, write, create, and delete file privileges in the file server's MSC-LIMS data directory | |
| File server requirements in a multi-user installation: | |
| File server can be either a dedicated file server or a designated workstation in a peer-to- peer network | |
| Minimum 250MB available disk space | |
| Login account(s) for MSC-LIMS users | |
| File directory for MSC-LIMS data | |
| File directory for MSC-LIMS workstation installation software | |
| Read, write, create, and delete file privileges in the MSC-LIMS data directory for all MSC-LIMS users | |
| Additional items to consider: | |
| At least one copy of Microsoft Access 2002 is necessary if you have a Full System license and plan on customizing the MSC-LIMS software | |
| Hardware and software for overnight backup of MSC-LIMS database | |
| Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) on file server | |
| Acceptable network performance for expected number of concurrent users and volume of data generated (factors to consider: network operating system, topology, cabling, interface cards, server RAM, server disk speed/capacity, concurrent users, etc.) | |
| Disaster recovery strategy (backup strategy, off-site data storage, etc.) | |
| Internet e-mail for technical support | |
| Internet access and VNC software for technical support via remote access | |
| File compression software such as WinZip is useful when transferring software and data files via e-mail for technical support | |
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