Supporting HP TeachNow, v 1.1 update

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HP TeachNow technical requirements
Server computer
The HP ProLiant ML110 G6 is the recommended server. However, customers can choose to use any server that meets the
specifications noted below.
Note: If the customer is not using an HP server model (with a valid warranty or service agreement), HP is not responsible
for the performance or operation of the server hardware. The non-HP server must meet or exceed the minimum server
specifications listed in this table.
Operating system
Windows Server 2008 R2
Main memory
2GB minimum
Processor
Intel Xeon quad-core
Hard drive capacity
500 GB
Network card
1 Gb/s
Minimum server
specs
Note: Global system performance depends on server. Hard-drive capacity must be large enough to hold all the images
you create.
Server OS
services
The HP TeachNow solution software should be installed on a “clean” OS. A clean OS is the standard W2K8 R2 install
that is not configured for any server roles that are not automatically installed as part of the standard install. The server
should not be configured to provide any services that are not automatically configured by the HP TeachNow installer. For
example:
• TeachNow installs and configures Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS). The TeachNow interfaces use web
technologies (PHP 5.3.0, in particular) and the IIS service is critical. Attempting to use the IIS service ofr other than
TeachNow operation can introduce incompatibilities that will disrupt TeachNow.
• DHCP (Distributed Host Configuration Protocol) is a requirement for allocating addresses to the clients, but DHCP
should not be run on the same server with TeachNow. Customers should obtain DHCP services from another source
on their network such as their network router or a separate server.
• DNS (Domain Name Service) should be available on the network, so users can use resource names rather than IP
addresses, but configuring DNS on the TeachNow server is not recommended or supported. DNS configuration
requires significant knowledge of the local network and general networking expertise. Typically, installations
configure their DHCP service to provide DNS addressing (the DNS gateway) along with the client IP addressing.
Model numbers
HP st5742 Streaming Client
HP st5747 Streaming Client
Operating systems
Windows XP-Professional (32-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit)
Number per server
Up to 40
Student desktop
computer
Important: The HP st5742 and st5747 are the only clients supported by this solution. Both models have a minimum of
2GB RAM.
Model
Intel Pentium 4 or greater
512 MB RAM, 512 MB free disk space
Network interface can be provided by Wi-Fi or 100Mb/s or better
Ethernet connection
Operating system
Windows XP (32-bit) SP2 or above, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
with .net 3.5 SP1
Teacher computer
Screen resolution
1024 x 768 screen with 24-bpp
IT admin computer
Browser required
Internet Explorer 7
Internet Explorer 8 w/compatibility mode
Firefox 2.x or later