Server-Based Network Requirements

Review the minimum database requirements for a server-based network, including information differentiating SQL Standard and SQL Express.

Minimum software requirements can be found on the Hardware and Software Requirements page.

In a server-based network, a computer with a server operating system stores your application's database. Other computers—set up as workstations—connect to the dedicated server to share information in real-time.

Consider the following information when selecting your database:
SQL Server EditionDatabase SizeCPUsMemoryTypical Number of Users
Express10 GB1 socket or 4 cores1 GBup to 10
Standard524 GB4 sockets or 16 cores128 GBany more than 10
SQL Server Express is a free, scaled-down version of Microsoft SQL Server. It has the following limitations:
  • Uses only a single CPU socket.
  • Uses no more than 1 GB of memory.
  • Has a maximum database size of 10 GB (binder attachments are not counted toward this limit).
  • Does not include additional services, such as Analysis Services, Data Transformation Services, Reporting Services, and Notification Services.

To avoid these limitations, use the Standard Edition of SQL Server.

Required HardwareMinimum Requirement
ProcessorIntel Xeon 2.0 GHz
Memory12 GB for the application. If other programs are running on this computer, more memory is required.
Disk Space (hard drive or partition)250 GB free
Note: In order to improve performance, you may want to set up a partitioned drive, or install separate hard drives in your server and then install ProContractor on a non-system drive or partition.
Other

  • Tape or Optical Drive (for backup)

  • High-Speed Internet Access

  • 100/1000 Mbps PCI Network Interface Card

  • Video Card that supports 1280 x 768, 32-bit color, and OpenGL 1.5

  • 10/100/1000 Mbps Switch

  • Uninterrupted Power Supply

  • Redundant, Hot-Swap Power Supply (recommended)

  • Redundant, Hot-Swap Network Interface Card (recommended)

Required Software
Database:
The application uses a Microsoft SQL Server database.
  • If you purchased Microsoft SQL Server separately, you must install that SQL Server version before installing the application.
  • If using the SQL Server Express installation provided by Trimble Viewpoint, the install file automatically installs/upgrades Microsoft SQL Server Express.
Database instances must include Reporting Services.
Tip: If needed, see the Knowledge Base article How to Tell What Version of SQL is Being Used available on the Viewpoint Customer Portal at https://support.viewpoint.com/s/.
Remote AccessRemote Desktop Access (or similar) to Data Server to allow Viewpoint to provide service and support, including but not limited to implementation, setup, data fixes, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
Note: If you plan to use Terminal Services, the server must meet the minimum processor, memory, and disk space requirements. In addition, an extra 4 GB of RAM and 2 GB of disk space are required per user.