DENALI System Recommendations
DENALI supports multiple system configurations from single user, single machine to multi-user networks. If you have any questions about this information, please speak with one of our Account Executives at (800) 388-3038.
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Stand Alone Configuration
The following charts reflect the current minimum system recommendations and operating platform requirements for DENALI Accounting Software on a single machine.
Note:
Installation must be done on the primary system drive of the PC.
Other configuration options include peer-to-peer, two-tier networks and three-tier networks. We are happy to help you determine which setup is best for you company and situation.
| Stand Alone | Processor | RAM | Disk Space | | Client, Server, and MSDE | 3.0 GHz | 4 GB | 20 GB |
| Operating System & Video Requirements | | Client | Windows® XP Professional and Vista* Business 32-bit only, Windows 7 Professional 32- & 64-bit | | Client, Server, and SQL Server / MSDE | Windows XP Professional and Vista* Business 32-bit only, Windows 7 Professional 32- & 64-bit., Windows 2008 32-bit only and Windows 2008 R2 64-bit | | Server | Windows XP Professional and Vista* Business 32-bit only; Windows 7 Professional 32- & 64-bit, Windows 2008 32-bit only, Windows 2008 R2 64-bit
| | XGA Monitor | 1152 x 864 Resolution |
Note: Operating Systems should have the latest available service packs (SPs) from Microsoft®. If processing credit/debit cards using MerchantWARE® TransPort™ (MWT), please be advised that MWT does not support any Vista operating platform, or any "Home” versions from Microsoft. Note:
Installation must be done on the primary system drive of the PC.
The following tables reflect the current minimum system recommendations and operating platform requirements for DENALI for a multi-computer setup using peer-to-peer.
| Peer to Peer | Processor | RAM | Disk Space | | Client | 2.4 GHz | 2 GB | 500 MB | | Client w/ Crystal Reports Standard | 2.4 GHz | 2 GB | 1 GB | | Server w/ SQL Server | 3.0 GHz | 4 GB | 20 GB |
| Operating System & Video Requirements | | Client | Windows® XP Professional and Vista* Business 32-bit only, Windows 7 Professional 32- & 64-bit | | Client, Server, and SQL Server / MSDE | Windows XP Professional and Vista* Business 32-bit only, Windows 7 Professional 32- & 64-bit., Windows 2008 32-bit only, Windows 2008 R2 64-bit | | Server | Windows XP Professional and Vista* Business 32-bit only; Windows 7 Professional 32- & 64-bit, Windows 2008 32-bit only, Windows 2008 R2 64-bit | | XGA Monitor | 1152 x 864 Resolution |
Note: Operating Systems should have the latest available service packs (SPs) from Microsoft®. If processing credit/debit cards using MerchantWARE® TransPort™ (MWT), please be advised that MWT does not support any Vista operating platform, or any "Home” versions from Microsoft.Note:
Installation must be done on the primary system drive of the PC.
The following tables reflect the current minimum system recommendations and operating platform requirements for DENALI multi-user on a client-server setup.
| Two Tier | Processor | RAM | Disk Space | | Client | 2.4 GHz | 2 GB | 500 MB | | Client w/ Crystal Reports Standard | 2.4 GHz | 2 GB | 1 GB | | Server w/ SQL Server | 3.0 GHz | * See Chart | 20 GB |
| *Users: | | 2 to 8 | 4 GB | | 9 to 38 | 4 GB | | 39 to 50 | 4 GB |
| Operating System & Video Requirements | | Client | Windows® XP Professional and Vista* Business 32-bit only, Windows 7 Professional 32- & 64-bit | | Server | Windows XP Professional and Vista* Business 32-bit only, Windows 7 Professional 32- & 64-bit., Windows 2008 32-bit only, Windows 2008 R2 64-bit | | Client, Server, and SQL Server / MSDE | Windows XP Professional and Vista* Business 32-bit only; Windows 7 Professional 32- & 64-bit, Windows 2008 32-bit only, Windows 2008 R2 64-bit | | XGA Monitor | 1152 x 864 Resolution |
Note: Operating Systems should have the latest available service packs (SPs) from Microsoft®. If processing credit/debit cards using MerchantWARE® TransPort™ (MWT), please be advised that MWT does not support any Vista operating platform, or any "Home” versions from Microsoft. Note:
Installation must be done on the primary system drive of the PC.
The following tables reflect the current minimum system recommendations and operating platform requirements for DENALI multi-user on a client-server setup.
| Two Tier | Processor | RAM | Disk Space | | Client | 2.4 GHz | 2 GB | 500 MB | | Client w/ Crystal Reports Standard | 2.4 GHz | 2 GB | 1 GB | | Business Application Server | 3.0 | *See Chart | 500 MB | | Data Server w/ SQL Server | 3.0 GHz | 4 GB | 20 GB |
| *Users: | | 10 to 38 | 4 GB | | 39 to 70 | 4 GB | | 71 to 100 | 4 GB |
| Operating System & Video Requirements | | Client | Windows® XP Professional and Vista* Business 32-bit only, Windows 7 Professional 32- & 64-bit | | Server | Windows XP Professional and Vista* Business 32-bit only, Windows 7 Professional 32- & 64-bit., Windows 2008 32-bit only, Windows 2008 R2 64-bit | | Client, Server, and SQL Server / MSDE | Windows XP Professional and Vista* Business 32-bit only; Windows 7 Professional 32- & 64-bit, Windows 2008 32-bit only, Windows 2008 R2 64-bit | | XGA Monitor | 1152 x 864 Resolution |
Note: Operating Systems should have the latest available service packs (SPs) from Microsoft®. If processing credit/debit cards using MerchantWARE® TransPort™ (MWT), please be advised that MWT does not support any Vista operating platform, or any "Home” versions from Microsoft. Note:
Installation must be done on the primary system drive of the PC.
Cougar Mountain software (DENALI and CMS Professional) will remain compatible with the above operating systems until Microsoft ends extended support for them. For instance, Microsoft plans to provide support for its Vista operating system until 4/11/2017. To learn more, read the Microsoft Support Lifecycle.
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