System Requirements

doc-linkTM 2.6 Minimum System Requirements

The following is a summary of the minimum recommended hardware and software requirements for the various doc-link components. doc-link version 2.6 can run on hardware below the outline suggested below, but is not supported by Altec.

Application server (COM+ Components)

  • Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003 SP1 and higher
  • 2 GHz dual core or dual processor minimum
  • 4 GB RAM *
  • .Net Framework v 2.0

*Note: if application server components, database, services and remote/Web server components are installed on the same server the following is required:

  • Windows Server 2008 - 6 GB RAM
  • Windows Server 2003 - 4 GB RAM

Database Server

  • Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003 SP1 and higher
  • SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2005. Refer to SQL Server documentation for minimum requirements. SQL should be configured to use both SQL Server and Windows authentication.

If SQL is unavailable, SQL Server 2005 Express Edition must be installed separately (not included in the doc-link installation).

  • 2 GHz dual core or dual processor minimum
  • 4 GB RAM *
  • Hard drive space requirements for the database vary depending on the number of documents you are storing and where you plan to store your documents. If you plan to store your documents in the file system, you will not require space for documents in the database

*Note: if application server components, database, services and remote/Web server components are installed on the same server the following is required:

  • Windows Server 2008 - 6 GB RAM
  • Windows Server 2003 - 4 GB RAM

doc-link Remote Server (for doc-link Smart Client)

  • Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003 SP1 and higher
  • 2 GHz dual core or dual processor minimum
  • 4 GB RAM *
  • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
  • Internet Information Services (IIS) ASP.Net and SMTP must be installed.
  • Net Framework 2.0.

*Note: if application server components, database, services and remote/Web server components are installed on the same server the following is required:

  • Windows Server 2008 - 6 GB RAM
  • Windows Server 2003 - 4 GB RAM

Services (Enterprise Report Management (ERM), Indexing, Output Manager, Import and Barcode)

  • Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003 SP1 and higher
  • 2 GHz dual core or dual processor minimum
  • 2 GB RAM *
  • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
  • Net Framework 2.0
  • Output Manager requirements:
    • Supported fax application if routing via fax:
      • Microsoft Fax 5.X
      • NetsatisFAXtion 7.5 - 8.5
      • RightFax 8.7 - 9.3
      • VSI-FAX 5.1- 6.0
      • FAXPress 8.0.
    • Internet Information Services (IIS) SMTP Service must be installed to route via email. 

    * Note: if application server components, database, services and remote /Web server components are installed on the same server the following is required:

    • Windows Server 2008 - 6 GB RAM
    • Windows Server 2003 - 4 GB RAM

    doc-link Web Client Server

    • Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003 SP1 and higher
    • 2 GHz dual core or dual processor minimum
    • 2 GB RAM *
    • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
    • Internet Information Services (IIS) SMTP Service must be installed.
    • .Net Framework v 2.0
    • Connectivity to the doc-link DB and Image Store
    • For the doc-link Web database, SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2005. Refer to SQL Server documentation for minimum requirements.

    If SQL is unavailable, SQL Server 2005 Express Edition (MSDE) must be installed manually (not included in the doc-link installation).

    * Note: if application server components, database, services and remote/Web server components are installed on the same server the following is required:

    • Windows Server 2008 - 6 GB RAM
    • Windows Server 2003 - 4 GB RAM

    doc-link Smart Client

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 SP1 or higher, Windows Vista, Windows XP Pro, Windows 2000 Pro SP3
    • 1.6 GHz dual core or 2 GHz single core or faster processor
    • 512 MB RAM above operating system requirements *
    • 200 MB hard disk space to run the client
    • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
    • Dual monitor setup recommended for client installations designated for side-by-side integrations.
    • .Net Framework v 2.0.
    • doc-link users currently need to have a domain account with at least Local Power User rights and sufficient privileges to download and install the doc-link Application Launcher.

    * Note: 2 GB RAM recommended on Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 or Windows Vista.

    Desktop Applications (doc-link Administrator, doc-link Indexing, Collator, Decollator)

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 SP1 or higher, Windows Vista, Windows XP Pro, Windows 2000 Pro SP3
    • 1 GHz or faster processor
    • 512 MB RAM above operating system requirements*
    • 200 MB hard disk space to run the client
    • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
    • Dual monitor setup recommended for client installations designated for side-by-side integrations.
    • .Net Framework v 2.0.
    • doc-link users currently need to have a domain account with at least Local Power User rights.

    * Note: 2 GB RAM recommended on Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 or Windows Vista.

    doc-link Web Client

    • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (enabled to accept Cookies and allow Pop-ups)
    • Adobe Reader 5.0 or higher

    Scan-link Station

    • Windows Vista, Windows XP Pro, Windows 2000 Pro SP3
    • 1 GHz or faster processor
    • 512 MB RAM above operating system requirements, 2 GB RAM recommended on Vista
    • Minimum of 10 GB of available disk space for scanning
    • 19" Monitor (recommended)