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Standard Administrative Desktop Workstation Recommendations

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The following hardware and software recommendations are intended for Administrative Desktop PCs. These recommendations are provided as guidelines for basic hardware purchase, general use software configuration, and followed by Administration Application add-on software.

Recommended Hardware - Desktop PCs

Although these minimum requirements are recommended, administrative applications such as PeopleSoft, Banner and Contract Administration will work most effectively with greater processor speed and RAM. Please take these into consideration as you plan your purchases.

		Minimum Requirements
	Processor:	2.8 gHz
	RAM:	At least 512 MB (1 GB suggested minimum)
	Hard Disk:	40 GB IDE
	Monitor:	17" Flat Panel
	Network Card:	10/100 Base-T Network Adapter
	Other Features:	CDRW/DVD Combo, Sound Card, Speakers

Recommended Software - General Use

		Minimum Requirements
	Operating System:	Microsoft Windows XP, SP 2
	Browser:	Internet Explorer 6.0, SP 1, 128-bit encryption (on-campus only) Netscape 7.x, 128-bit encryption, or Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.2
	Productivity:	Microsoft Office 2003 Enterprise Edition, SP 2 and Adobe Acrobat 7.0
	Email:	Qualcom Eudora 7.01 or higher
	Calendar:	Oracle Calendar 10.1.2
	File Transfer:	SecureCRT version 5.1
	Anti-Virus:	NAI McAfee A/V Enterprise 8.01 PL11 (refer to this document for recommended settings)
	Client Firewall:	RealSecure
	Utilities Software:	Spybot version 1.4
	Password Protected Screen Saver:	Refer to this document for recommended settings and instructions for installing a Screen Saver icon on the desktop

Administrative Systems Application Software

Installation instructions are available for PC desktop users of administrative applications such as PeopleSoft, Banner and Contract Administration.

Application	Required Software	Installation Instructions
PeopleSoft HRMS 8.8 & Financials 8		There are no special requirements for this is web based software.
Internet Native Banner (INB Web Forms)	J-Initiator	Browser, operating system, and J-Initiator details for INB are available.
Contract Administration	J-Initiator	Installation and download instructions are available.
Online Assessment Tracking System (OATS)	Java	System requirements and download instructions are available.

Standard Administrative Desktop Software Suite Tested with Microsoft Windows Patches

OIT-ITS is responsible for testing windows operating system patches with applications defined in the standard administrative desktop suite. Refer to that document for a list of those applications.

Additional Helpful Information

If purchasing a laptop, please refer to OIT's wireless card recommendation.
Georgia Tech currently has PeopleSoft HRMS 8.8 and FIN 8 in production with PeopleTools 8. PeopleSoft Inc. supports these production versions on the Windows 2000 or higher operating system. EIS extends support to Windows XP.
Georgia Tech currently deploys Internet Native Banner (INB) Web Forms in production. SCT supports Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and 2000, however, EIS dropped support for Banner GUI on Windows 9.x. EIS recommends Windows 2000 or higher operating system for Banner desktops.
Netscape is not recommended for PeopleSoft desktop users.
Netscape versions 4.76, 6.2, and 7.x are recommended with SCT's INB Web Forms desktop users. Internet Explorer 6.0 is also recommended and supported.
Eudora is the recommended email client for PeopleSoft FIN AP/PO workflow desktop users.

Useful Links

Standard Academic Desktop Workstation Recommendations

How to Activate Password Protected Screen Savers

Recommended McAfee A/V Settings