Dynamics GP Version 9.0 System Requirements

Dynamics GP version 9 is now shipping! Please review the following specifications to be sure your system can handle the requirements.

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Database Requirements

Item	Requirements	Notes
Database	Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition, SP4 Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Workgroup Edition, SP4 MSDE 2000 SP4 (GP Std only) Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition, 32-bit Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition (GP Std only)	If you plan to use existing SQL licenses, please note that - GP requires mixed mode authentication - SQL licenses are based on named users

Client Requirements

Operating System

Microsoft Windows XP Professional, SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, x64* Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, SP4

The Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition is only supported on a client connected to the Local Area Network. The wireless components of Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition are not supported or recommended.

Processor

Pentium III 1.2 GHz (or equivalent)

Hard Disk Space

600MB or more on the system root

RAM

256MB (512 Recommended)

Set virtual memory size to at least the amount of RAM on the workstation plus 11 MB.

Video

SVGA (800x600) with 16-bit video driver

Network Card

100 Base T or 1000 Base T Ethernet (or better)

Misc.

- Windows installer 3.1
- Latest Windows Updates
-Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 if FRx will be installed
- MDAC 2.8

At least a 15" color monitor is recommended.
Office XP or 2003 is recommended.
Microsoft Office Outlook is required for the Outlook area to display on the home page which is enabled by default. For home page metrics to be displayed on your home page, you must have Office Web Components installed on your local machine.

Server Requirements**
Item	Requirements	Notes
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, SP4 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard,SP1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, R2 Std Microsoft Windows 2000 Small Business Server SP4 Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium SP1 Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Premium Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard SP1 (MSDE only) Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 R2 Standard (MSDE Only) Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64*	MSDE 2000/Express can be installed on a non-server OS, but it is not recommended. The only supported non-server operating systems are Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP 4
Processors	Dual Pentium IV 2.4 GHz (or equivalent)	Make sure processors can be upgraded
Disk Configuration (MSSQL Server only)	Minimum: RAID 5 for operating system, applications and SQL database log and data files Recommended: RAID 1 for operating system and applications, RAID 5 for SQL database log and data files	Having more disks available will improve MSSQL Server performance Recommend using a dual-channel fast and wide SCSI-2 controller.
RAM	1GB or greater	Set virtual memory size to at least the amount of RAM on the computer plus 11MB.
Network Card	32-bit, 10/100 MB Ethernet Full Duplex (or better)
Misc.	- Windows installer 3.1 - Latest Windows Updates - Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 - MDAC 2.8 - CD ROM required

A dedicated server is recommended.

*In order to run Microsoft Dynamics GP on a 64-bit workstation
or server, you must use a 32-bit ODBC DSN.

**These requirements apply to systems with up to 15 users and fewer
than 500 transactions per day. Please contact us if you exceed
these numbers or import large amounts of data.

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