Please use
the following guidelines to design your network for use with
BuildProfessional.Windows Client, Runtime Server,
Development System
Revised July 2004.
Windows Client (Thin Client)
Windows PCs are used to access an application on a
BuildProfessional server. In the thin-client solution, the
Windows PC will run the BuildProfessional Windows Client
Software. Faster PCs are recommended for wide-area
networking or dial-up connections providing better network
performance.
Minimum
Processor: Pentium III 400Mhz or equivalent.
Memory (RAM): 64 MB
Hard-disk: 3MB
Recommended
Processor: Pentium III or better
Memory (RAM): 256MB
Hard-disk: 3 MB
Runtime Server
The runtime server performs the critical application
processing in a thin client solution. Besides performance,
IT departments should take into account robustness and
security when purchasing and configuring a server.
Processor: Varies per platform. See
availability list.
Memory (RAM): 10MB per concurrent user (add
requirements from operating system, database and other
applications).
Hard-disk: 100+ MB (does not include application
components or data).
Network: 100 Mbps or better for LAN connections.
Development Workstation
All application development is performed on Windows PCs
running either Windows 2000 or XP.
Minimum
Processor: Pentium III, 800 Mhz or better.
Memory (RAM): 256 MB
Hard-disk: 100+ MB
Screen: 1024x768 resolution
Internet Access
Recommended
Processor: Pentium 4 3.0 GHz
Memory (RAM): 1024MB
Hard-disk: 1,000+ MB (SCSI Interface)
Screen: 1280x1024 resolution, 19 inch
Broadband Internet Access for Developer Updates and
Developer Online Services.
Networked Development
Multi-user development is performed by either working on
separate repository or accessing a central share repository.
When using a shared central repository it is important that
the server machine is fast.
In each development network, at least one workstation
should be a high-end PC (such as Pentium 4, Xeon or
equivalent). This machine can be used for development
services and common tasks such as complete application
generation, archival, cross-reference etc.
