Operating Systems NewsBoss is designed for the Microsoft Windows family of
operating systems. Although NewsBoss may be run on any of the currently supported
Windows 32 bit operating systems, use of the more recent versions will provide
more security and stability.
Workstations Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista are recommended
for all new systems. They are the most advanced and stable of the Windows operating
system family and will be fully supported by Microsoft for many years to come.
Windows 2000 may be used where it is necessary to utilize existing
hardware for a NewsBoss system. However, we highly recommend upgrading to Windows
XP or Windows Vista if possible.
Windows 95, Windows 98SE and Windows NT4 are obsolete are no
longer supported by Microsoft. NewsBoss is no longer supported for these operating
systems. Windows XP and Windows Vista Home Editions are also not recommended
as these are designed as consumer level operating systems.
Servers For dedicated NewsBoss Servers, we recommend Windows XP
Professional (small systems only), Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008.
Windows 2000 Server may be used on a server PC where it is necessary
to utilize existing hardware. However we highly recommend upgrading to Windows
Server 2003/2008 if possible.
Hardware NewsBoss is designed to run on standard off the shelf PC
hardware which ensures maximum configuration flexibility at an economical cost.
An indication of some of the basic system recommendations is shown below.
However, it is impossible to list every possible configuration, so we highly recommend you
contact your local NewsBoss Representative to assist with a design to meet your specific needs.
NewsBoss Workstation Recommendations
Minimum
Recommended
Processor
Pentium III 600MHz or better.
Pentium 4 or better.
RAM
256MB or greater
1GB or greater for Windows XP.
2GB for Windows Vista.
Operating System
Windows 2000 Professional SP4.
Windows XP Professional SP3
Windows Vista Business - SP1
Windows Vista Business N - SP1
Windows Vista Enterprise - SP1
Windows Vista Ultimate - SP1
Hard Drive
40GB or larger
60GB or larger
Display
15" 800 x 600
17" 1024 x 768 or better
Network
100BaseT
100/1000BaseT
Sound Card
Standard Windows sound card
Soundblaster Live or better Windows sound card.
Auricon fully balanced sound card
Digigram VX222 fully balanced sound card.
AudioScience ASI5020, ASI504x fully balanced audio cards.
NewsBoss Server Recommendations
Non-Client/Server Systems
Typically under 10 workstations
Client/Server Systems
Typically over 10 workstations
Processor
Pentium III 1GB or better
Pentium 4 or better
RAM
512MB or greater
1GB or greater
Operating System
Windows 2000 SP4
Windows XP Professional SP3
Windows 2000 Server SP4
Windows Server 2003 SP3
Windows 2000 Server SP4
Windows Server 2003 SP3
Windows Server 2008
Hard Drive
60GB or larger - Depends on audio storage requirements.
160GB or larger - Depends on audio storage requirements.
Display
15" 800 x 600 or better
17" 1024 x 768 or better
Network
100BaseT
100/1000BaseT
Sound Card
Standard Windows sound card
Standard Windows sound card
Please note that the above tables are indicative only
and are subject to change over time. Please contact your local
NewsBoss Representative for the most up to date recommendations.
Networking NewsBoss resources are shared via standard TCP/IP networking.
Local area networks (LANs) will normally employ twisted pair
ethernet technology connecting workstations together via hubs and/or switched
hubs. Although small systems of under 5 workstations can use 100BaseT networks,
it is recommended that larger systems employ 1000BaseT networking in conjunction
with switched hubs.
External communication can take place over a variety of TCP/IP
connections, such as Wide Area Networks (WANs), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs),
ISDN, DSL/ADSL, and dial up connections. Please contact your local
NewsBoss Representative to discuss the options which most closely match your needs.
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