AGRIS Customer Documentation
AGRIS 25.0.0 System Requirements
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Table of Contents
- 1 1. Introduction
- 2 1.1 Summary of Major System Requirements Changes - Added and Removed
- 3 2. AGRIS 25.0.0 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 oneWeigh™
- 7.6 6.6 RetailWise™ Point-of-Sale System
- 7.7 6.7 Other Software
- 7.8 6.8 Bar Code Scanner
- 7.9 6.9 Printing the Help-About Report on Windows® 10 32-bit
- 7.10 6.10 Configuring the File Close Delay setting for Actian Zen v15™
1. Introduction
This document details the hardware and supporting software required for the Greenstone agribusiness management system, AGRIS Product Suite 25.0.0, including the AgroGuide™ and oneWeigh™ systems. This document contains subsections for each configuration supported by AGRIS 25.0.0.
For information regarding AGRIS on Microsoft SQL Server, please refer to the documentation here: AGRIS on Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)
NOTE: AGRIS 25.0.0 is ONLY supported on the following operating systems:
Windows Server® 2022 Standard. NOTE: For best results, we recommend installing a new instance of Windows Server 2022, as opposed to upgrading from a prior version of Windows Server.
Windows Server® 2019 Standard
Windows Server® 2016 Standard
Windows® 11 Professional
Windows® 10 Professional (32- and 64-bit) version 1607 or higher End of support - October 15, 2025
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT UPGRADING: The existing version of the AGRIS System must be version AGRIS 10.1.0 or higher. No earlier versions of the software can be directly upgraded to this version. If you are upgrading from a version prior to 10.1.0, you should first upgrade to version 19.3.0 and convert all datasets to version 19.3.0, then proceed with upgrading to this version of AGRIS.
1.1 Summary of Major System Requirements Changes - Added and Removed
The following table summarizes the major hardware (HW) and software (SW) requirements changes related to the maintenance and support of AGRIS 25.0.0 (compared to the previous version).
Requirement | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|
HW-Hard-Drive | Updated | No changes |
HW-RAM | Updated | No changes |
HW-CPU | Updated | No changes |
SW – AGRIS Dataset Conversions | No change | No changes |
SW-Database Engine | No changes | No changes |
SW-Database File Format | No changes | No changes |
SW-Operating System | No changes | No changes |
SW-Application Software | System Restart Requirement for Sequential Installations (Version 25.0.0 and Above)In prior versions, users could often proceed through sequential installations (e.g., installing version 25.0.0 followed by SU2) without restarting the PC or server between steps. However, beginning with version 25.0.0, Greenstone recommends a full system restart—either server or workstation—after each individual installation. This practice ensures a more stable and reliable installation experience by allowing system components to fully register and initialize between updates. | No changes |
SW-Report Component | No changes | No changes |
SW- Remote Desktop Server | Highly recommended: install the Actian Zen client with the “Run as a service” option. If it is not installed as a service already, Greenstone recommends to uninstall the client and install it again and select the “Run as a service” option. | No changes |
SW- Legacy Printer support | Legacy dot-matrix printers—such as Epson and Oki Data models—are no longer validated for compatibility | No changes |
2. AGRIS 25.0.0 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 to operate in a stand-alone environment.
Hardware | Minimum |
|---|---|
Processor | 2.4 GHz processor |
Monitor | 1024x768 resolution |
RAM | 16.0GB |
Hard Drive | 20.0 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 |
Actian Zen/Pervasive® PSQL™ Workgroup Engine | Database Engine | Actian Corporation | |
Pervasive® PSQL™ Database File Format | V9.5 | Database Conversion Engine | Actian 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 | 2.5 GHz (or faster): 12 cores, logical or virtual processors should adjusted as performance dictates. |
Monitor | 1024 x768 resolution | 1024 x768 resolution | 1024 x768 resolution |
RAM for OS | 24.0 GB | 64.0 GB | 128.0 GB |
Hard Drive | High-performance drive (i.e. SSD) 20 GB free space + space for datasets | High-performance drive (i.e. SSD) 20 GB free space + space for datasets | High-performance drive (i.e. SSD) 20 GB 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 |
Actian Zen/Pervasive® PSQL™ Server Engine | Database Engine | Actian Corporation | |
Actian Zen/Pervasive® PSQL™ Database File Format | V9.5 | Database Conversion Engine | Actian 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 | 2.5 GHz processor |
Monitor | 1024x768 resolution |
RAM | 16.0GB |
Hard Drive | 20.0GB free space |
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 Microsoft Windows® network environment.
Software | Version | Function | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows® |
| Operating System | Microsoft Corporation |
Actian Zen/Pervasive® PSQL™ Client | Database Engine | Actian Corporation | |
Actian Zen/Pervasive® PSQL™ Database File Format | V9.5 | Database Conversion Engine | Actian 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 Remote Desktop Server Configuration
This section identifies the hardware and supporting software required to run AGRIS on Windows Remote Desktop Server. Remote Desktop 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 remote desktop 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 remote desktop 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 Remote Desktop Server Clients
Use the specific installation requirements of the remote desktop server client software vendor. Clients should be members of the Active Directory® domain for optimal printer configuration in AGRIS.
3.3.3 Windows Server® 2016
Hardware Requirements
The following table lists the minimum hardware configuration required for AGRIS to operate in a remote desktop server environment.
Hardware | 1 - 10 users | 11 - 25 users | Over 25 users |
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | 2.5 GHz (or faster) Dual Processor | 2.5 GHz (or faster) Dual Processor | Server Farm |
Monitor | 1024 x768 resolution | 1024 x768 resolution |
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RAM | 32.0 GB | 64.0 GB |
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Hard Drive | 50.0 GB Free Space | 50.0 GB Free Space |
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Supporting Software Requirements
The following table lists the supporting software required to operate AGRIS in a remote desktop server environment.
Software | Version | Function | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows Server® 2016 (Domain membership required) | Standard (64-bit) | Operating System | Microsoft Corporation |
Remote Desktop Server Software * | Server 2016 Remote Desktop Services | Remote Desktop Server | Microsoft Corporation |
Actian Zen/Pervasive® PSQL™ Client | Database Client | Actian Corporation | |
Microsoft .NET Framework** |
| Application Construction Platform | Microsoft Corporation |
*See section 5.4 for details on the Remote Desktop Server Client printing environment
**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.
3.3.4 Windows Server® 2019
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