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System Requirements
| Server | Workstation | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | RECOMMENDED: |
RECOMMENDED: |
| Processor | RECOMMENDED: Intel® Xeon® 2.40 GHz (or faster) MINIMUM: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz or AMD equivalent It is important to note that the minimum requirements will be affected by the total workload placed on the Server and individual workstations by other installed programs. |
RECOMMENDED: Intel® Core™ Duo 2.00 GHz (or faster) MINIMUM: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | RECOMMENDED: 8 GB RAM or more (depends on the number of users and requirements of other server software) MINIMUM: 4 GB RAM |
RECOMMENDED: 4 GB RAM MINIMUM: 2 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | Crocodile Server Database: Approx. 30 MB Crocodile Document Storage: Approx. 1GB Additional space may be required in some cases. |
Crocodile Program Files: Approx. 5 MB Microsoft® Access: Approx. 2 GB |
| Display | RECOMMENDED: 1280 x 1024 or higher with 32-bit color MINIMUM: 1024 x 768 |
RECOMMENDED: 1024 X 768 or higher with 32-bit color |
| Network | 100 Base-TX (100 mbps) or faster Protocol: TCP/IP |
100 Base-TX (100 mbps) or faster Protocol: TCP/IP |
64-bit compatibility:
Disability Specialist® and Case Partner® are 32-bit applications; however, they are supported on a 64-bit operating system.
Peer-to-Peer Server:
Crocodile Software can be hosted on Windows® 7 or Windows® XP (SP3)
Note: If the workstation will be used for running other programs as well, then the recommended number of users is 5 or less.
Database Management Software:
Disability Specialist® and Case Partner® run on Microsoft® Access
- A licensed copy of Microsoft® Access is required to be installed on each workstation.
Minimum supported versions of Microsoft® Access
- Microsoft® Access 2010 – (Requires Crocodile Software versions 4.20 or higher)
- Microsoft® Access 2007 – (Requires Crocodile Software versions 4.00 or higher)
- Microsoft® Access 2003
Backup:
Crocodile software does not include a utility to backup the software.
The "CrocodileCenter" folder, located on the "server", should be backed up at least once a day onto removable media for safe storage. It is recommended that you use a five day rotation of backup files.
Remote Access:
Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) is recommended for remote access.
Server based hardware requirements apply, plus add an additional 256 MB RAM (or more) per user.
VPN – Crocodile software can be run over a VPN, however performance is often inadequate due to bandwidth restrictions.
Due to variable Crocodile usage and integrations, there are no statistics for the amount of bandwidth that the software requires.
Additional Hardware and Software Recommendations
- UPS Power Supply (Battery Backup) for the server and other critical hardware devices is recommended.
- Network Firewall and Anti-Virus software solutions should be employed.
| Supported Integrations1 | |
|---|---|
| Calendar2 | Microsoft® Outlook 20103, 2007, 2003 (the latest Service Pack for the version of Outlook installed is required.) The Crocodile Calendar must be licensed and installed for this operation. |
| Custom Reporting4 | Both Disability Specialist® and Case Partner® come with extensive reports already built into the software. Any other 3rd-party reporting program that can connect to an ODBC database. |
| Document Assembly | Microsoft® Word 2010, 2007, 2003 (the latest Service Pack for the version of Outlook installed is required.) Corel® WordPerfect® X5, X4, X3, 12 (the latest Service Pack for the version of Outlook installed is required.) |
| Document Management5 | Crocodile includes an integrated document manager for firms that do not wish to use a 3rd-party document management program. |
| Microsoft® Outlook 20103, 2007, 2003 (the latest Service Pack for the version of Outlook installed is required.) Any MAPI compliant email program (Includes: Microsoft® Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows® Mail, Windows® Live Mail) | |
| Time and Billing6 | Crocodile includes integrated time tracking for firms that do not wish to track time in a 3rd-party time tracking program. |
| Screen Reading | Our software is compatible with JAWS Windows Screen Reading Software. |
- This integrations list contains specific information listing the exact versions of the compatible programs that have been tested and proven to work successfully with the Crocodile software programs. DO NOT attempt to use an unlisted version of a compatible software program. Any questions regarding version compatibility should be directed to the Crocodile Technical Support team at Support@CrocodileSolutions.com. Please check for a newer version of this document for the most up to date information. Crocodile does not integrate with the "online", "live" or "web-based" versions of the listed programs.
- Calendar – Although Crocodile offers a integrated Calendar Plug-In, the information within the Crocodile Calendar can be exported to Outlook.
- Crocodile 4.41E is compatible with the 32-bit versions of Microsoft® Outlook 2010 and Microsoft® Word 2010. Crocodile is not compatible with the 64-bit versions. Support for 64-bit versions may be added in a future Crocodile release.
- Custom Reporting – Crocodile includes the ability to create custom reports through the capabilities of Microsoft® Access. Crocodile Solutions, LLC also has report writing services available. Contact Crocodile Solutions, LLC for more information.
- Document Management – Crocodile includes an integrated document manager for firms that do not wish to use a 3rd-party document management program.
- Time Tracking – Crocodile includes integrated time tracking for firms that do not wish to track time in a 3rd-party time tracking program.
Remote Support Services: In order to provide remote support for our software clients our technical support team needs to have remote access, which can be provided in the following ways.
- LogMeIn – available free via download
- Remote Desktop