TigerView Computer Requirements

Minimum Hardware Requirements – Server

CPU: 2 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86), or 2 GHz or faster 64-bit (x64)

RAM: 8 GB or higher

Hard Drive: 1 TB to hold the database and images plus other network server requirements

Monitor: 1024×786 minimum resolution. 1280 x 1024, or higher, recommended

Backup Device: TigerView recommends daily, redundant back-ups of the software database and images. Consult your IT professional for a back-up and recovery strategy. Test the backups regularly. Tape or drive capacity should be greater than the space designated for image storage on server.

Surge Protector: Recommended

UPS (universal power supply): Recommended

Network: Not required. If used, it should be at least a 100 mbps Ethernet network (although a 1 GB Ethernet network is preferred) that is wired instead of wireless. Of special importance are the image acquisition computer and the computer that holds the data, neither of which should be wireless.

Operating System: Windows 7 Pro (32- or 64-bit) until 1/14/2020, Windows 8 Pro (32- or 64-bit), Windows 10 Pro (32- or 64-bit)

Server Software: Microsoft Server 2008 and above

Not Supported: Terminal Services, Virtual Software, Windows Vista

Minimum Hardware Requirements – Workstation

CPU: 2 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86), or 2 GHz or faster 64-bit (x64)

RAM: 4 GB or higher

Hard Drive: 3 GB available hard drive space if this computer does not store the images. 1 TB hard drive space if this computer does store the images.

Monitor: 1024×786 minimum resolution. 1280 x 1024, or higher, recommended. For acquisition workstation use 1920×1080.

Graphics: Get a graphics adaptor with at least 256MB RAM

Keyboard/Mouse: Standard keyboard and mouse.

Backup Device: We recommend daily, redundant back-ups of the software database and images. Consult your IT professional for a back-up and recovery strategy. Test the backups regularly. Tape or drive capacity should be greater than the space designated for image storage.

Surge Protector: Recommended.

Network: Not required. If used, it should be at least a 100 mbps Ethernet network (although a 1 GB Ethernet network is preferred) that is wired instead of wireless. Of special importance are the image acquisition computer and the computer that holds the data, neither of which should be wireless.

Operating System: Windows 7 Pro (32- or 64-bit) until 1/14/2020, Windows 8 Pro (32- or 64-bit), Windows 10 Pro (32- or 64-bit)

Not Supported: Terminal Services, Virtual Software, Windows Vista