SIMPROCESS Hardware & Software Requirements


One of the unique features of SIMPROCESS is that it runs on multiple platforms. Before installing SIMPROCESS, carefully review the hardware and software requirements shown below and make sure that the system meets the minimum requirements.

Windows Operating System


System Requirements for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Server 2003.
Minimum
Recommended
512 MB RAM
1024 MB RAM

Note for Windows Users: Administrator privileges may be needed to install SIMPROCESS. The default install location of C:\Program Files may require special privileges, or the installed program may encounter difficulties writing to the program's directories.


Linux Operating System


System Requirements for Linux (Red Hat 6.x through 8.x, or compatible)
Minimum
Recommended
Intel x86 or compatible processors only. More RAM is always better. The Gnome and KDE desktop environments should work.
Try in the Linux environment to be sure it works correctly.

Note for Linux Users: The licensing software employed by SIMPROCESS is only designed to operate on systems designated as "compatible" with Red Hat 6.x through 8.x. Not all Linux distributions meeting this criteria are guaranteed to work. SIMPROCESS has been installed and tested on several Linux distributions, but SIMPROCESS will need to be tested to ensure compatibility with a specific Linux system. SIMPROCESS technical support may be able to help get SIMPROCESS operational.


Software Requirements


Software Requirements for database software (on Windows only)
Minimum
Recommended
Microsoft Access 2000


Software Requirements for Microsoft Data Access Components
Minimum
Recommended
Version 2.5
Version 3.525 or higher

Please review these requirements carefully before installing SIMPROCESS.