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HRPyramid System Requirements

Minimum database server recommendations for HRPyramid

Hardware system requirements for a Windows implementation of HRPyramid software depends largely on the size of the PEO and anticipated growth. These recommendations are meant to be a starting point based on our experience and industry standards. They should be evaluated prior to purchasing any hardware and installation based on anticipated usage and load.

Hardware

  • Dedicated Database Server
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Memory - 2 Gb
  • Processor - 2 GHz
  • Data Hard Drive - 120 Gb RAID 10 or 0+,1 (RAID 5 NOT recommended)
  • Backup media and platform sufficient to store at least 3 months worth of data in rotation
  • High Speed Internet Access (for Customer Support)

Software

  • Backup Software compatible with Windows Snapshot Technology
  • Microsoft Terminal Server Service (administration mode)

Network

  • 100 MB or greater LAN connection secured behind a firewall

Printers

  • HP Network Printers with PCL 5e driver

Remote Support

  • Windows: Remote Desktop access to web server is required
  • Secure Telnet connection over Internet

*F.W. Davison must have access to the server for any emergency or support administration. The easiest method is to utilize a Microsoft Virtual Private Network.

Expected Growth

From our experience, a growth rate of 1,000 employees per year will require an additional 500 Mb of hard drive space each year.

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