Search HansaManuals.com HansaManuals Home >> Standard ERP >> Introduction and Installation >> System Requirements Previous Next This text refers to program version 4.0 System Requirements All PlatformsHansa requires at least 15 Mb of free hard disk space at the time of installation, but more will be required as the database grows with regular use. In multi-user systems, you must reserve at least one computer in the network as your Hansa server (more than one if you will be using the parallel server feature). All servers should be dedicated (i.e. they should not be used for any other purpose such as print spooling or running separate applications). Hansa communicates using TCP/IP: this must be installed on all servers and clients. Hansa is suitable for use on mixed networks (e.g. networks with Linux, Macintosh and Windows clients), provided all machines have TCP/IP installed. If you will be connecting to your Hansa server using GSM devices (e.g. mobile phone) or a dial-up modem connection, the minimum recommended modem speed on the server is 64 kbps. If there will be more than 10 users, or if the Attachments feature will be used to attach files to records or mails, at least 128 kbps is preferable. The server should have a fixed line connection and a static IP address. The Attachments feature is described here. 10 Mb/s Ethernet Cards are sufficient for the clients and for the server in small networks. In large networks with more simultaneous connections, a 100 Mb/s card is recommended for the server. Hansa does not require Windows or Macintosh file sharing to be switched on. In fact, since the Hansa server can also act as an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server, a more secure FTP connection can be used for file transfer. Instructions for setting up an FTP server can be found here. Any employee can work with Hansa simultaneously in a local area network or a wide area network. As Hansa supports firewall technology independent of the type of internet connection (ADSL, ISDN or dial-up modem), it is recommended that firewall software be installed on the server machine. Concerning security, it is important to mention that the data flow between the Hansa server and its clients is encrypted. Back-up files created using Hansa's built-in feature are also encrypted. Every user will use a unique user name and password to log in. Windows Software Macintosh Software Linux Software Previous Next Top |