Software Requirements

Operating System 

• Microsoft Windows XP with SP2 or later                                 
• Microsoft Windows Vista 
• Microsoft Windows 7 
• Microsoft Server 2003 
• Microsoft Server 2005 
• Microsoft Server 2008 

Note: Will work with either 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems running on a PC 

Required Software 

• Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1*
• Windows Installer 3.1*
• SQL Server 3.5 Compact Edition* 

*Will install automatically. Internet connection required.   

SI5.5 Server Requirements and Compatibility 

• SQL Server 2005 Express Edition (included on CD/Install) 
• SQL Server 2005 (compatible, not required) 
• SQL Server 2008 (compatible, not required) 

Note: We highly recommend that you use SQL Server 2005 Express.  Using your own instances of SQL are tough to troubleshoot and you will have a much smoother implementation if you use our default install of SQL Server 2005 express.  If you do use your own instance of SQL you must verify that remote connections are enabled for both TCP/IP and named pipes.

Compatibility 

System Integrator 5.5 works with the following applications:

• Microsoft Visio 2003, 2007, & 2010, 32-bit versions only (see here for differences)
• Microsoft Office 2007 (we are compatible with Outlook 2010 but our Excel Reports are NOT compatible with Excel 2010)
• Microsoft Project 2003, 2007, & 2010
• AutoCAD  2006-2011* **
• QuickBooks Pro/Premier  (US 2006-2010, CAN 2006-20010, UK 2005 & 2008) See Known Issues
• QuickBooks Enterprise (US 7-10, CAN 9-10) See Known Issues

* Only 32-bit Full versions of AutoCAD (LT will NOT work). If you are running a 64-bit OS, you must install a 32-bit version of AutoCAD to have functionality with SI5.

**In order to work with one of the AutoCAD verticals (Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) see here for instructions.

Networking

500 kbps bi-directional (10+ Mbps is recommended)
Windows file sharing capability

See Hardware Recomendations