User's Manual

Chapter 3: System requirements
The following sections describe the system requirements for DECT Messenger.
Supported operating systems
The following operating systems are supported by DECT Messenger (both client and server
install):
• Windows XP Service Pack 3 (x86)
• Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (x86)
• Windows Server 2003 R2 Service Pack 2 (x86)
• Windows Server 2008 (x86/x64)
• Windows Server 2008 R2
Note:
When using a Microsoft SQL Server database engine for the DECT Messenger database,
a server operating system is required.
Server PC requirements
DECT Messenger is supported on all servers that fulfill the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility
List (HCL) and meet the following minimum requirements:
• 1.4 GHz or higher CPU (2 GHz or higher is recommended)
• 256 MB of RAM (1 GB or more is recommended)
• 1 GB of free hard disk space (10 GB or more is recommended)
• DVD drive
• 1 free USB port for Security Dongle (2 if you use the Monitoring Diversion feature in
conjunction with a 2000 IPS PBX system)
The recommended computer name for the server PC is Messenger.
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