Back Office Requirements
Operating Systems Supported
- XP Professional with the most recent service pack/patches
- XP Home with the most recent service pack/patches (not as a server, but can be used for workstations)
- Windows 2003 Server with the most recent service pack/patches applied
- Vista Business with the most recent service pack/patches applied
- Vista Home Basic with the most recent service pack/patches applied (not as a server, but can be used for workstations)
- Windows 7
- Windows 2008 Server
Hardware
- CPU: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or higher for server, for a workstation Pentium 4 1.6 MHz or higher.
- Memory: 512 MB RAM (minimum), 1 GB recommended
- Hard drive: 800 MB for Application + 500 MB recommended for SQL 2005 Express (Just for program, not including database.)
- Monitor: SVGA 1024 X 768 or higher resolution.
Other Requirements
- High Speed Internet Connection
- Digital Network Switch for maximum speed
- 100+ mbps network card
- MS Word for letters
- QuickBooks (see below) for tightly integrated accounting
Prerequisite: All systems need to have .Net Framework v1.1, v2.0, and v 3.5 SP 1 installed
QuickBooks
Canadian Users: Version 2004 or higher (Pro or Premier – depending on your brokerage needs). Enterprise V7 or higher is required for a database that exceeds 14,000 contacts.
US Users: Enterprise Solutions 7.0 or higher, QuickBooks version 2008 or higher