PenLib Technical Bits
Access Version
Suitable for smaller libraries.
PenLib (library staff) workstation requirement
- Windows 2000, XP or Vista
- Microsft Access 2000, 2002/XP, 2003, 2007 with up-to-date service releases
- Internet Browser e.g. Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Database server:
- Windows 2000 or 2003
- Data: Allow approx 2MB per 500 records on the server or hard disk
- It is recommended that the same version of Access software is used for the data as the front end(s)
SQL Server Version
Microsoft SQL Server offers true client server architecture and is a robust enterprise engine, handling millions of transactions making it truly scaleable.
PenLib (library staff) workstation requirement
- Windows 2000, XP or Vista
- Microsft Access 2000, 2002/XP, 2003, 2007 with up-to-date service releases
- Internet Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Database server:
- Windows 2000 or 2003
- SQL Server 2000 or 2005
- SQL Server database: approx 40 - 200 MB
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Networking
These specifications are only required if you want to add a networked web front end (web OPAC).
- A web-publishing server capable of running Active Server Pages e.g. Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.00 or later
- A desktop icon or link from your intranet page to the PenWeb home page
- Browser on each local PC e.g. Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
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