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Denali Payroll

Denali Payroll (PR) provides everything your company needs to pay employees, manage taxes, support any number of standard or unique deductions, and stay in compliance with automatic regulatory changes.

You can have different pay rates for each employee and calculate taxes, benefits, and deductions automatically.

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Words of Praise

Truly Kicks Butt

Mark R., Manager

We use Cougar Mountain Software to process our nationwide payroll clients for the past year and absolutely love the ease of use and speed this software has given us. Truly kicks butt over any Sage product out there. We are a client for life!

User Friendly

Lisa N., Legal

The only module our firm uses is the payroll program and it is very user friendly.

Excellent Payroll

Josh J., Manager

Excellent Payroll System For Our Non Profit! We were really excited to get started with growing our non profit but quickly became weary of the accounting requirements when paying individuals. It’s been an amazing growth step in our organization.
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System Requirements

DENALI supports multiple system configurations; read below for the specific details for each. Note: Installation must be done on the primary system drive of the PC. If you have any questions about the system requirements for Denali Accounting Software, please contact an Account Executive.

Stand Alone

Stand Alone Configuration

  • A “stand alone configuration” encompasses all the components needed to run Denali on a single system. These components consist of:
    • Client Utilities
    • Server Utilities
    • License Server Utilities
    • Crystal Reports Runtime
    • Microsoft SQL Server
  • The following tables reflect the current minimum system recommendations and operating platform requirements for DENALI Accounting Software on a single machine.
  • Any component of Denali can be installed on any supported Operating System.
  • The latest version of SQL Server compatible with Denali is SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 4 (Express edition is installed by default).
Component Processor Ram Disk Space
Stand Alone (Client, Server, and SQL Server) AMD or Intel based processors, Dual Core CPU 4 GB 60 GB
Stand Alone /w Crystal Reports 2016 AMD or Intel based processors, Dual Core CPU 4 GB 65 GB
Stand Alone /w Bartender 2019 AMD or Intel based processors, Dual Core CPU 4 GB 80 GB
Stand Alone /w Bi AMD or Intel based processors, 8 Logical Cores + 16 GB 100 GB

Read more about Denali BI recommendations here. 

Operating System & Video Requirements
Windows Desktop Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Windows Server Server 2012, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019 (Essentials or Greater)
Monitor 1600 x 900 Resolution or greater
SQL Server Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP4 (Express edition is installed by default)

 

Two Tier

Two Tier Configuration

  • A “two-tier configuration” encompasses all the components needed to run Denali on a client-server setup.
    • Client components consist of:
      • Client Utilities
      • Server Utilities
      • Crystal Reports Runtime
    • Server components consist of:
      • Client Utilities 
      • Server Utilities
      • License Server Utilities
      • Crystal Reports Runtime
      • Microsoft SQL Server
  • The following tables reflect the current minimum system recommendations and operating platform requirements for DENALI multi-user on a client-server setup.
  • Any component of Denali can be installed on any supported Operating System.
  • The latest version of SQL Server compatible with Denali is SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 4 (Express edition is installed by default).

Two Tier Processor RAM Disk Space
Client AMD or Intel based processors, Dual Core CPU 4 GB 10 GB
Client /w Crystal Reports Standard AMD or Intel based processors, Dual Core CPU 4 GB 15 GB
Server w/ SQL Server AMD or Intel based processors, Dual Core CPU 4 GB 60 GB
Server w/ SQL Server & Denali BI AMD or Intel based processors, 8 Logical Cores + 16 GB 100 GB

Read more about Denali BI recommendations here. 

Operating System & Video Requirements
Windows Desktop Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Windows Server Server 2012, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019 (Essentials or Greater)
Monitor 1600 x 900 Resolution or greater
SQL Server Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP4 (Express edition is installed by default)

 

Three Tier

Three Tier Configuration

  • A “three-tier configuration” encompasses all the components needed to run Denali on a client-application-server setup.
    • Client components consist of:
      • Client Utilities
      • Server Utilities
      • Crystal Reports Runtime
    • Application Server components consist of:
      • Client Utilities
      • Server Utilities
      • License Server Utilities
      • Crystal Reports Runtime
    • Server components consist of:
      • Microsoft SQL Server
  • The following tables reflect the current minimum system recommendations and operating platform requirements for DENALI multi-user on a client-application-server setup.
  • Any component of Denali can be installed on any supported Operating System.
  • The latest version of SQL Server compatible with Denali is SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 4 (Express edition is installed by default).

Three Tier Processor RAM Disk Space
Client AMD or Intel based processors, Dual Core CPU 4 GB 10 GB
Client /w Crystal Reports Standard AMD or Intel based processors, Dual Core CPU 4 GB 15 GB
Business Application Server AMD or Intel based processors, Dual Core CPU See users chart 10 GB
Data Server w/ SQL Server AMD or Intel based processors, Dual Core CPU 4 GB 60 GB
Data Server w/ SQL Server & Denali BI AMD or Intel based processors, 8 Logical Cores + 16 GB 100 GB

Read more about Denali BI recommendations here. 

Users:
1 to 9 4 GB
10 to 38 8 GB
39 to 70 16 GB
71 to 100 32 GB

 

Operating System & Video Requirements
Windows Desktop Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Windows Server Server 2012, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019 (Essentials or Greater)
Monitor 1600 x 900 Resolution or greater
SQL Server Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP4 (Express edition is installed by default)

 

Virtual Machines

Virtual Machines

  • The following tables reflect the current minimum system recommendations and operating platform requirements for DENALI on Virtual machines.
  • Any component of Denali can be installed on any supported Operating System.
  • The latest version of SQL Server compatible with Denali is SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 4 (Express edition is installed by default).
Component vCPU Processor RAM
Client 1 2.1 GHz + 4 GB
Server w/ SQL Server 2 2.1 GHz + 4 GB
Server w/ SQL Server (Recommend) 4 2.1 GHz + 8 GB
Server w/ SQL Server & Denali BI 8 2.1 GHz + 16 GB

 

Users:
1 to 9 4 GB
10 to 38 8 GB
39 to 70 16 GB
71 to 100 32 GB

 

Operating System & Video Requirements
Windows Desktop Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Windows Server Server 2012, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019 (Essentials or Greater)
Monitor 1600 x 900 Resolution or greater
SQL Server Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP4 (Express edition is installed by default)

 

General Considerations

General Considerations for Running Denali

Network Speeds (Not Internet)

  • Denali is network intensive: having a 1 Gbps, (1000 Mbps) connection is preferred over a 100 Mbps
  • Denali operations more efficiently on wired vs wireless networks.

Monitor

  • The optimal resolution for Denali is 1920×1080 (4k monitors are not recommend).

Solid State Drives

  • Use SSD (Solid State Drive) instead of HDD (Hard Disk Drive) to ensure high I/O performance and read and write times.

CPU- recommendation

  • Intel® Core i3 4th generation (or an equivalent AMD processor)

Terminal Server

  • Denali can be installed on Windows Servers running Remote Desktop Services or Remote App.
  • Note that some features of the software will not work simultaneously in conjunction with RDS.
    • Example: multiple people printing the same report to screen simultaneously.

Local Settings

  • Set system date on the local computer to MM/dd/yyyy
  • Set region in Windows to English (United States)

Minimum Requirements for Denali BI

Usage Processor Cores Processor RAM Disk Space
Server w/ SQL Server & Denali BI 8 2.1 GHz + 16 GB 100 GB

Read more about Denali BI recommendations here.

Notes

Note: Operating Systems should have the latest available service packs (SPs) from Microsoft®. If you process credit/debit cards using MerchantWARE® TransPort™ (MWT), please be advised that MWT does not support any “Home” versions from Microsoft.
Note: Data servers should have 4 GB for up to 4 users with an additional 2 GB of RAM per user over 4 (i.e. 5 users would be 6 GB, 6 users would be 8 GB)
Note: Denali operates with either 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems.

Windows Support Lifecycle

  • Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and SQL Server 2012 are copyrights of Microsoft®.
  • Denali will remain compatible with the above operating systems until Microsoft ends extended support (EOES) for them. To learn more, read the Microsoft Support Lifecycle.

Upcoming EOES

  • EOES for SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 4 is 07/12/2022.
  • EOES for Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2 is 01/10/2023.
  • EOES for Windows Server 2016 is 1/12/2027.

Past EOES

  • EOES for Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 was 1/14/2020.
  • EOES for Windows Vista was 4/11/2017.
  • EOES for Windows Server 2003 was 7/14/2015.
  • EOES for Windows XP was 4/8/2014.

Pre-Sales FAQ

How often are updates released?

Denali has approximately one update released per quarter.

How is support billed?
There is a 10-minute minimum and then after the first 10 minutes, time is billed in one-minute increments.
How does it work when you call for support?

When you call for support, you will provide your company or support number and we will open a ticket/case. You will need to provide the area of the program you need help with and your contact information. You will receive a call back in the order the call was received. Typical call back time is within an hour—this varies based on call volume and time of year.

Do you offer data conversion?
Yes, custom quotes for data conversion require a meeting with one of our conversion specialists. Once this meeting is complete we will provide you with a custom statement of work.
How do modules integrate?
Modules integrate in a variety of ways or not at all, and integration can be set up to best suit your needs. A brief conversation with a trainer can determine what will work best for you.
How much does Denali cost?
Pricing varies based on your specific needs. Please contact an account executive at 1-800-388-3038 and we will create a custom quote for you.
How do you track users?

On-Premise users are tracked by simultaneous logins.  Once the maximum number of users is reached it will make the next login wait.  Cloud option is tracked by named user.

How does Denali compare to QuickBooks?
There are many differences between Denali and QuickBooks. Some of the primary reasons our clients upgrade from a program like QuickBooks is the security provided in our audit trail, flexibility in reporting, and open data structure.
Can I try Denali before I buy it?
Yes, you can sign up for a 60-day trial and get 2 hours of training and 2 hours of support. This gives you a chance to get used to the way Denali works and see for yourself all the great features Denali has to offer.
Do you help with installation and setup?
Yes, we have an onboarding process that guides you through installation, setup, training, and any custom reports you need.
Can I purchase only one module?
Yes, however, some modules work much better when they integrate with other modules. Payroll, General Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable can all work independently as stand-alone modules. Purchase Order can be purchased separately but there would be no Lookups for Inventory or Accounts Payable. Order Entry is much more beneficial with Inventory and Accounts Receivable. Job Cost requires Order Entry.
Do you offer an in-house payroll solution?

Yes, Denali Payroll is the perfect in-house payroll solution that handles multiple pay rates, tracks benefits—even across multiple states.

How much training is required for Denali?

A minimum for any order is 8 hours, but we recommend between 16 to 24 hours. This can include online personal training, three days of on-site training, or a combination of the two based on your needs.

What type of training do you offer?

We have a variety of training options, these include: on-site at your office, personal online training, recorded training videos, regional training in various cities across the country, and classroom training at our office in Boise, Idaho.