Workspace uses industry standard Microsoft technology to support both the server and client.
The basic architecture of any Workspace installation has three server components:
- Corporate Database and Central index: Microsoft SQL Server.
- Document Store: Microsoft Windows Server. (Documents are not held within SQL Server).
- Web/ Application Server: Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) which supports the Workspace web application.
The requirement for three server components does not necessarily imply that you will require three physical servers. More often than not two or more of the components will be supported by the same physical server. This is particularly the case for systems with 50 or fewer users. We will discuss in detail your specific network and server architecture as part of our presales service.
Server Requirements:
- The Workspace Corporate Database requires Microsoft SQL Server. Supported versions include Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008. Microsoft SQL Server Express, Workgroup and Standard Editions are all supported. We will advise as to the appropriate versions as part of our presales service.
- The Workspace Document Store and any Cache Servers require Windows 2003: Standard Edition.
- The Workspace Web or Application Server requires Windows 2003: Standard Edition.
Client PC Requirements:
- Minimum - Pentium Processor, Windows XP or above and Internet Explorer 7.
Development Environment:
- Supported development environments include ASP.NET and ASP (ASP Classic).
- Visual Studio 2005 and above.