AGRIS Customer Documentation
AGRIS 20.2.0 System Requirements
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Table of Contents
- 1 1. Introduction
- 2 1.1 Summary of Major System Requirements Changes
- 3 2. AGRIS 20.2.0 Standalone Application
- 4 3. AGRIS Network Configuration
- 5 4. AGRIS Operating System / Database Support Matrix
- 6 5. Printing
- 7 6. Special Considerations
- 7.1 6.1 AgroGuide™ Agronomy Management System
- 7.2 6.2 binSight™ Bin Management System
- 7.3 6.3 Connect2™ Interface
- 7.4 6.4 Fuel Connect™ System
- 7.5 6.5 iView™ Adapter
- 7.6 6.6 oneWeigh™
- 7.7 6.7 RetailWise™ Point-of-Sale System
- 7.8 6.8 Other Software
- 7.9 6.9 Bar Code Scanner
- 7.10 6.10 Printing the Help-About Report on Windows® 10 32-bit
1. Introduction
This document details the hardware and supporting software required for the Greenstone agribusiness management system, AGRIS Product Suite 20.2.0, including the AgroGuide™ and oneWeigh™ systems. This document contains subsections for each configuration supported by AGRIS 20.2.0.
For information regarding AGRIS on Microsoft SQL Server, please refer to the documentation here: AGRIS on Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)
NOTE: AGRIS 20.2.0 is ONLY supported on the following operating systems:
Windows Server® 2019 Standard
Windows Server® 2016 Standard
Windows Server® 2012 R2 Standard
Windows® 10 Professional (32- and 64-bit) version 1607 or higher
Windows® 8.1 Professional (32- and 64-bit)
1.1 Summary of Major System Requirements Changes
The following table summarizes the major hardware (HW) and software (SW) requirements changes related to the maintenance and support of AGRIS 20.2.0 (compared to the previous version).
Requirement | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|
HW-Hard-Drive | No changes | No changes |
HW-RAM | No changes | No changes |
HW-CPU | No changes | No changes |
SW – AGRIS Dataset Conversions | No changes | No changes |
SW-Database Engine | Actian ZEN v14™ SP1 (Build 14.10.035) | No changes |
SW-Database File Format | No changes | No changes |
SW-Operating System | No changes | No changes |
SW-Application Software | No changes | No changes |
SW-Report Component | No changes | No changes |
SW- Terminal Server | No changes | No changes |
2. AGRIS 20.2.0 Standalone Application
This section describes the hardware and supporting software required for AGRIS in a standalone workstation operation. In this configuration, you install and start the AGRIS components and all supporting software on a single workstation. All hardware and supporting software must be installed and operational before you install AGRIS.
The following table lists the minimum and recommended hardware configuration required for AGRIS operating in a stand-alone environment.
Hardware | Minimum |
|---|---|
Processor | 1.4 GHz processor |
Monitor | 1024x768 resolution |
RAM | 2.0GB |
Hard Drive | 3.0 GB Free Space |
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Backup Solution | Recommended |
Internet Connection | Recommended |
Printer | Windows-compatible printer and driver (24-pin impact, inkjet or laser) |
The following table lists the supporting software required to operate AGRIS in a stand-alone environment.
Software | Version | Function | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows® |
| Operating System | Microsoft Corporation |
Pervasive® PSQL™ Workgroup Engine |
| Database Engine | Actian Corporation |
Pervasive® PSQL™ Database File Format | V9.5 | Database Conversion Engine | Actian Corporation |
Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC)* | v2.8 | Report Component | Microsoft Corporation |
Cisco® WebEx™ |
| Remote Support | Cisco Corporation |
Microsoft .NET Framework** |
| Application Construction Platform | Microsoft Corporation |
*Loaded as part of the AGRIS installation.
**A software framework containing a library of coded solutions to common programming problems and a virtual machine that manages the execution of programs written specifically for the framework.
3. AGRIS Network Configuration
This section describes the hardware and supporting software required for AGRIS in a Local Area Network (LAN) environment.
In this configuration:
Install and start all supporting software (for example, server components, database engine, datasets, and so on) on the database server.
Install AGRIS on the client workstations.
All hardware and supporting software must be installed and operational before you install AGRIS.
NOTE: Contact Greenstone for information on Component Server(s) for individual database servers that exceed 200 users.
3.1 Database Server
Use the information in this section to identify the database server hardware requirements for the number of users, and the software required to support AGRIS in that environment.
The following table lists the minimum hardware configuration required for AGRIS in a Microsoft Windows® network environment.
Hardware | 1 - 4 users | 5 - 10 users | 11 - 25 users |
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | 2.5 GHz (or faster) Processor | 2.5 GHz (or faster) Processor | 1.5 GHz (or faster) Dual Processor |
Monitor | 1024 x768 resolution | 1024 x768 resolution | 1024 x768 resolution |
RAM for OS | 1.0 GB + RAM for Database | 1.0 GB + RAM for Database | 1.0 GB + RAM for Database |
Hard Drive | Single SATA Drive 3.0GB free space + space for datasets | SATA RAID 5 3.0GB free space + space for datasets | SCSI RAID 5 3.0GB free space + space for datasets |
Backup Solution | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended |
Server Use | Limited Client Access for AGRIS | Dedicated | Dedicated |
NOTE: RAM for the database is based on the size of concurrent data files in use.
The following table lists the supporting software required to operate AGRIS in a Microsoft Windows® network environment.
Software | Version(s) | Function | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows Server® (Active Directory and Com+ Enabled) |
| Operating System | Microsoft Corporation |
Pervasive® PSQL™ Server Engine |
| Database Engine | Actian Corporation |
Pervasive® PSQL™ Database File Format | V9.5 | Database Conversion Engine | Actian Corporation |
Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC)* | v2.8 | Report Component | Microsoft Corporation |
Remote Desktop™ Sharing Software | N/A | Remote Support |
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Microsoft .NET Framework** |
| Application Construction Platform | Microsoft Corporation |
*Loaded as part of the AGRIS installation.
**A software framework containing a library of coded solutions to common programming problems and a virtual machine that manages the execution of programs written specifically for the framework.
3.2 Client Workstations
Use the information in this section to identify the hardware needed to support your client workstations and the software required to run AGRIS.
The following table lists the minimum hardware configuration required for AGRIS in a Microsoft Windows® network environment.
Hardware | Minimum |
|---|---|
Processor | 1.4 GHz processor |
Monitor | 1024x768 resolution |
RAM | 2.0GB* (recommended 4GB and higher) |
Hard Drive | 3.0GB free space |
CD ROM | CD ROM drive |
Internet Connection | Recommended |
Printer | Windows-compatible printer and driver (24-pin impact, inkjet, or laser) |
*When using AGRIS with MSSQL, the AGRIS client operations can consume on average 240-275 mb of RAM. Based on operating system and usage RAM usage can be as high as 500MB for certain operations. It is highly recommended to use clients with 4GB or greater when using AGRIS with MSSQL.
The following table lists the supporting software required to operate AGRIS in a Microsoft Windows® network environment.
Software | Version | Function | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows® |
| Operating System | Microsoft Corporation |
Pervasive® PSQL™ Client |
| Database Engine | Actian Corporation |
Pervasive® PSQL™ Database File Format | V9.5 | Database Conversion Engine | Actian Corporation |
Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC)* | v2.8 | Report Component | Microsoft Corporation |
Cisco® WebEx™ | Remote Support | Cisco Corporation | |
Microsoft .NET Framework** |
| Application Construction Platform | Microsoft Corporation |
*Loaded as part of the AGRIS installation.
**A software framework containing a library of coded solutions to common programming problems and a virtual machine that manages the execution of programs written specifically for the framework.
3.3 AGRIS Terminal Server Configuration
This section identifies the hardware and supporting software required to run AGRIS on Windows Terminal Server. Terminal Server is required for clients with slower than 100Mb-connectivity. These servers are most commonly used in cases where remote locations require access to data that resides at the main site. In this configuration, install AGRIS components on the terminal server, and then install and start all other supporting software (for example, server components, database engine, datasets, and so on) on a separate network server.
Workstations access the client components on the terminal server using the Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client.
Install all hardware and supporting software before you install AGRIS.
Refer to the applicable server hardware requirements, detailed in section 3.1, Database Server, for the appropriate database server configuration (for example, server components, database engine, datasets, and so on).
Requirements for Terminal Server Clients
Use the specific installation requirements of the terminal server client software vendor. Clients should be members of the Active Directory® domain for optimal printer configuration in AGRIS.
3.3.2 Windows Server® 2012 R2
Hardware Requirements
The following table lists the minimum hardware configuration required for AGRIS to operate in a terminal server environment.
Hardware | 1 - 10 users | 11 - 25 users | Over 25 users |
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | 1.5 GHz (or faster) Dual Processor | 2.0 GHz (or faster) Dual Processor | Server Farm |
Monitor | 1024 x768 resolution | 1024 x768 resolution | |
RAM | 8.0 GB* | 16.0 GB* | |
Hard Drive | 3.0 GB Free Space | 3.0 GB Free Space |
*When using AGRIS with MSSQL, each AGRIS client instance (sysmenu.exe process) can consume on average 240-275 mb of RAM. Ensure there is enough server RAM available to handle this increased requirement.
Supporting Software Requirements
The following table lists the supporting software required to operate AGRIS in a terminal server environment.
Software | Version | Function | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows Server® 2012 R2 (Domain membership required) | R2 Standard (64-bit) | Operating System | Microsoft Corporation |
Terminal Server Software * |
| Terminal Server | Microsoft Corporation |
Pervasive® PSQL™ Client |
| Database Client | Actian Corporation |