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VCCS Student Information
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Version: 3.0
Status: Draft - 05/01/00
Contact: James E. Davis
Purpose
The purpose of this Guideline is to define the standard desktop hardware and software requirements to support the client portion of the VCCS PeopleSoft Student Information System (SIS) client/server architecture.
Scope
This guideline covers the minimum desktop hardware and software configuration that is required to support access to the Student Information System and the other standard applications and network services that are currently deployed across the VCCS intranet.
Applicability
This guideline is applicable to both Windows and Web Clients deployed at the colleges. Customers desiring access to the SIS from an off-campus location may elect to use other hardware configurations but the software requirements will be consistent with this guideline.
Guideline
General
The speed or response from the PeopleSoft SIS will in large part be determined by the speed and configuration of the desktop computer being used. A faster processor and corresponding amount of real memory should translate in faster response times.
To ensure consistency in performance and support the following guidelines should be followed in deploying PeopleSoft SIS clients on the campus.
Minimum Desktop Computer Requirements
All colleges should follow the VCCS Desktop Guidelines (see http://www.vccs.edu/its/guidelines/Desktop%202-10-99.html) when purchasing new or replacement desktops. The VCCS also strongly recommend that colleges follow these same guidelines when deploying the PeopleSoft desktop clients. It is important to include in the final desktop configuration sufficient resources to support all the applications a customer may elect to use in addition to the PeopleSoft applications. The following is a summary of the VCCS minimum desktop guidelines for deploying the PeopleSoft SIS Client as defined below:
Base System: Pentium-Based
System Configuration:
System Board:
- 300 MHz microprocessor.
- System board and BIOS must be fully CPU upgradable.
- BIOS must be upgradable via flash memory.
- BIOS must support power-on passwords.
- 512k Pipeline Burst SRAM.
- 64 Meg EDO Memory (128 Meg is recommended).
- Expandable to 128 Meg by adding, not replacing, memory.
Hard Drive:
- Enhanced IDE or Fast ATA.
- 4.0 Gigabyte capacity (minimum).
- Supports PIO Mode 4.
Video Adapter:
- 256 colors.
CD-ROM Drive:
- 24X Speed (minimum).
Keyboard:
- IBM/Lexmark 101-key Enhanced or compatible.
- ADA Compatible where needed.
Mouse:
- Microsoft Intelli-Mouse (Ergonomic) or compatible.
- ADA compatible where needed.
Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows 95/98 or NT.
Floppy Drive:
- 3.5", 1.44MB (Internal)
Network Interface Card:
- Ethernet or Token Ring.
Windows Client Software Requirements
- Windows 95 version 4.00.950 B
Oracle Client 8.05 (This software is optional but highly recommended).
Crystal Reports version 6.0.1.135 (optional).
E-mail Client (current version/release).
PeopleTools 7.58 (Access to the PeopleSoft client bin directory on the college file server).
Microsoft Office (Office 95, 97 and 2000)
TCP/IP
- Windows 98 version 2nd edition
Oracle Client 8.05 (This software is optional but highly recommended).
Crystal Reports version 6.0.1.135 (optional).
E-mail Client (current version/release).
PeopleTools 7.58 (Access to the PeopleSoft client bin directory on the college file server).
Microsoft Office (Office 95, 97 and 2000)
TCP/IP
- Windows NT version 4 service pack 6
Oracle Client 8.05 (This software is optional but highly recommended).
Crystal Reports version 6.0.1.135 (optional).
E-mail Client (current version/release).
PeopleTools 7.58 (Access to the PeopleSoft client bin directory on the college file server).
Microsoft Office (Office 95, 97 and 2000)
TCP/IP
Web Client Software Requirements
- Windows 95
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.01 or 5.0
Netscape Navigator version 4.08
- Windows 98
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.01 or 5.0
Netscape Navigator version 4.08
- Windows NT
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.01 or 5.0
Netscape Navigator version 4.08
- TCP/IP
This guideline provides the general requirements to follow when deploying client desktop configuration that will access the VCCS Student Information System. For more detailed configuration information please check the PeopleSoft Internet home page (www.peoplesoft.com). Select "Tools & Technology, Supported Platforms, Supported Clients. Also reference the VCCS Desktop Guidelines at http://www.vccs.edu/its/guidelines/Desktop%202-10-99.html.
The VCC Utility Customer Support staff can also assist with questions on configurations and connectivity.
