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In order for MCS Software Products to successfully run on your District's network, certain system requirements must be met prior to installation and usage.
Windows Server:
The following Windows Servers are supported:
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2012 R2
SQL Server:
The MCS Product Line is tested on SQL Server 2014 & 2016. Any older supported versions, although not tested, will be supported as issues are identified. Newer versions will be supported as they are released.
Only the latest service pack of a given SQL Server version is supported.
The following SQL Servers are supported:
- SQL Server 2012
- SQL Server 2014
SQL Server 2016
SQL Server 2019
Backups:
Each District/District IT Department is responsible for coming up with its own backup solution.
Virtualization:
MCS HSS supports running our product suite on virtualized servers; however, it is critical that the virtualization software is properly configured for SQL server to perform satisfactorily. MCS HSS does not provide support for the virtualization environment itself.
Server Requirements
| Minimum/Supported | Recommended |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 Server (*NOTE: Microsoft has announced End of Life support for January 14, 2020. You may read additional details about Microsoft's EOL here.) | Microsoft Windows Server 2016 or greater |
Processor | Dual Core Processor | Quad Core Processor |
SQL Server Version | SQL Server 2012 | SQL Server 2019 |
| .NET Framework | .NET Framework 4.8 (Full)
Note: As of May 28th 2021, all MCS products ended support for running on the .NET Framework 4.5.2. The minimum supported version is now .NET Framework 4.8.
Any PCs that remain on .NET Framework 4.5.2 will be unable to use MCS Client Applications. Please review this knowledge article for more information. | .NET Framework 4.8 (Full) |
Hard Drive Space | 100 GB | 100 GB (Hardware RAID 10 array/SSD) |
Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 0-25 schools : 16GB+
26-50 schools - 24GB+
51-100 schools - 32GB+
100+ schools - Call HEartland Support |
Networking | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
Program-Specific Workstation Requirements:
Client Workstations
| Software Solutions | Optional Devices |
|---|
- POS & Financials
- Menus & Inventory
- Free & Reduced
| - Barcode Scanners
- Pin Pad
- Touch Screen
- Biometric Finger Scanners
|
| Minimum / Supported | Recommended |
|---|
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows® 8 | Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Processor | x86 Compatible | Quad Core Processor 64-bit |
| Hard Drive Space | 5 GB | 20 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Software | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 Full | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 Full |
| Display | 1024 X 768 | 1920x1080 (16:9) or
1920x1200 (16:10) |
| Networking | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
Franklin
| MINIMUM / SUPPORTED | RECOMMENDED |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows® 8
Note: Microsoft has announced End of Life support for Windows® 7 for January 14, 2020. You may read additional details about Microsoft's EOL here.) | Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit |
Processor | x86 Compatible | Quad Core Processor 64-bit |
Hard Drive Space | 5 GB | 20 GB |
Memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| .NET Framework | .NET Framework 4.8 | .NET Framework 4.8 Full |
Display | 1024x768 | 1920x1080 (16:9) or 1920x1200 (16:10) |
Networking | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
Optional Devices:
MSA Client
| MINIMUM / SUPPORTED | RECOMMENDED |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows® 8
(*NOTE: Microsoft has announced End of Life support for Windows® 7 for January 14, 2020. You may read additional details about Microsoft's EOL here.)
| Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit or higher |
Processor | x86 Compatible | 4 Core Processor 64-bit |
Hard Drive Space | 5 GB (Free) | 20 GB |
Memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| .NET Framework | .NET Framework 4.8 (Full) | .NET Framework 4.8 (Full) |
Display | 1024 X 768 | 1920x1080 (16:9) or 1920x1200 (16:10) |
Networking | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
Optional Devices:
Edison
| MINIMUM / SUPPORTED | RECOMMENDED |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows® 8
(*NOTE: Microsoft has announced End of Life support for Windows® 7 for January 14, 2020. You may read additional details about Microsoft's EOL here.)
| Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit or higher |
Processor | x86 Compatible | 4 Core Processor 64-bit |
Hard Drive Space | 5 GB | 20 GB |
Memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| .NET Framework | .NET Framework 4.8 (Full) | .NET 4.8 (Full) |
Display | 1024x768 | 1920x1080 or 1920x1200 |
Networking | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
Optional Devices:
Newton
| MINIMUM / SUPPORTED | RECOMMENDED |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows® 8
Note: Microsoft has announced End of Life support for Windows® 7 for January 14, 2020. You may read additional details about Microsoft's EOL here.) | Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit |
Processor | x86 Compatible | Quad Core Processor 64-bit |
Hard Drive Space | 5 GB | 20 GB |
Memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| .NET Framework | .NET Framework 4.8 Full | .NET Framework 4.8 Full |
Display | 1024 X 768 | 1920x1080 (16:9) or
1920x1200 (16:10) |
Removable Storage
(for Network Outages) |
| Removable Flash-Type Media (USB) Key, SD Card |
Networking | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
Newton POS (Serving Lines)
| MINIMUM / SUPPORTED | RECOMMENDED |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows® 7 (*NOTE: Microsoft has announced End of Life support for January 14, 2020. You may read additional details about Microsoft's EOL here.) | Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit or higher |
Processor | x86 Compatible | 4 Core Processor 64-bit |
Hard Drive Space | 500 MB | 5 GB |
Memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| .NET Framework | .NET Framework 4.5.2 (Full) | .NET Framework 4.8 (Full) |
Display | 800 x 600 | Varies by Monitor |
Removable Storage
(for Network Outages) |
| Removable Flash-Type Media (USB) Key, SD Card |
Networking | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
Optional Devices:
- Barcode Scanner
- PIN Pad
- Touch Screen
- Biometric Devices (Finger or Palm Vein Scanners)