Interlogix VEREX Director - Manual (Page 303)

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Welcome
The topics that follow cover the various
aspects of installing and activating a new
system. For best results, be sure to scan all of
the installation topics that follow, and perform
the steps in sections that pertain to your type
of installation.
Recommended Computer
Specifications
Summary
** Microsoft Vista: The 'Home' and 'Server' versions of
Microsoft Vista are NOT supported.
(You can also refer to the Director CD and packaging--
which may provide additional details.)
Tip: You may need your Windows CD when setting up
a panel connection.
Director Server PC: For optimal performance, we
recommend running the Director (server) software on a
dedicated PC.
Windows XP Home: VEREX Director is NOT intended
for use under the "Home" version of Windows XP.
Windows NT, Millennium (ME), and Windows 2000 and
older: NOT supported.
Service Packs: It is always best to stay current on the
'service packs' available for your version of MS
Windows, and install them as new ones are released.
MS SQL Server Applications: Beginning with V4.7, the
VEREX Director software uses Microsoft SQL Server
2005 Express, and requires dedicated access to this
component. You may not be able to run other software
applications (on the same PC) that also use this
component. Exception: If you select SQL Server
support during the installation, the database will be
managed through an MS SQL Server (2000 or 2005)
PC, and you will be prompted to provide passwords that
allow the Director software to connect with its database.
Related Topics: "Advanced Database Features"
SQL Versions supported:
Version (2005) Note
Express Typical installation (managed by
the Director software).
Standard SQL server installation option
(managed through SQL server).
Workgroup
Enterprise
Related Topics: "Advanced Database Features"
IP Connectivity (
 V3.30 software and/or panels):
Setting up IP connections is documented separately.
For requirements pertaining to IP addresses, refer to
the installation guide provided with the IP interface
(may also be on the Director CD in PDF format).
PC Issues and Software Installation
PC and RAM
(P4 Class) Windows Version
Director
Installation XP Pro / 2003
Server (Std.) Windows Vista ** Windows 7
Professional 32-
or 64-bit Windows Server 2008
R2 Enterprise 32-
or 64-bit
…with the latest service pack.
Director Client
only 2 GHz
2 GB 2 GHz
3 GB 2 GHz
3 GB 2 GHz
3 GB
Single PC
System 2 GHz
2.5 GB 2 GHz
4 GB 2.5 GHz
4 GB 2.5 GHz
4 GB
Busy Director
Server 3 GHz
4 GB 3 GHz
4 GB 3 GHz
8 GB 3 GHz
8 GB
Hard Drive
160 GB (for 20 million events, at leat 10 times the database size in free disk space for
database conversion is required)
Video /
Monitor
1024 x 768 or higher
Peripherals
DVD ROM drive
USB ports