Platform

Q++Studio Servers can be installed on a Virtual Machine, such as VMware, or a physical PC-based computer (not on an emulator such as Parallels)..

Processor

Pentium Quad-Core processor 2.0 GHz.

RAM

Database server: 16 GB

Operating System

The recommended version of Windows to use on the PC used as database server for the XE3 version of Q++Studio, is Windows 10 64-bit, even for the 32-bit version of Q++Studio (more details).

Logon

You must be logged on as Administrator on any computer on which you want to install and run the Q++Studio Server.

Screen

A 15 inch display with a screen resolution of 800 by 600 and 256 colors is sufficient.

Disk Space

•You must have a second hard drive at D:\ or E:\, with at least 500GB free space, on which to install the Q++Studio Server. 

•This drive D:\ or E:\ can be either physical or logical, but it must be present. 

•This drive D:\ or E:\ must be shared completely in read/write mode so that all workstations can map their Q:\ drive to it.

Network

A fixed internal IP address and good quality gigabit network card.

Security

See anti-virus and firewall settings.

Separately Purchased Software

none.

Additional Requirements

1.Should be a stand-alone computer, not used by anyone.

2.The computer on which the Q++Studio server software is installed must be logged-on as Administrator, and running, at all the times.

3.The entire D:\ drive must be shared to be accessed by all the Q++Studio workstations, as Administrators.

4.Q++Studio users may need to physically access that computer once in awhile, to perform updates or reboot it.

5.The Q++Studio Server must have access to the internet (via SMTP and FTP) at night, usually between 2-4am.

6.As the the server runs 24/7, it should be located so as to prevent overheating.