Supported operating systems and system requirements
Database Server
| Operating System |
Windows Server 2003 – 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012, 2012 R2 Linux (and Unix) |
| RMDBS |
Microsoft SQL Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2014 Oracle 10g, 11gR2 |
| Memory (RAM) |
Depends on operating system, volume & RDBMS selected Minimum 2GB RAM for SQL Server but recommended 3+GB Minimum 2GB RAM for Oracle but recommended 3+GB |
| Hard Disk | Depends on volume. Using multiple Fast SCSI-3 Disk Drives (for example: more SCSI drives provides better performance) |
| Backup | Removable backup device (for example: USB External HDD) |
OpenOPAC (Web OPAC) Application Web Server
| Operating System |
Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012 Windows 7, Windows 8.0 & 8.1, Windows 10 |
| .Net Framework | 4.6 or later > ( Full version not the .NET 4.0 Client Profile, it must be installed prior installation) |
| IIS | 6.0 or later with ASP.net support installed |
| Java runtime | 6.0 or later |
| Memory (RAM) | Minimum 4GB |
| Hard Disk | Minimum 40GB depending on the size of the catalogue |
| Browser |
IE 10 or higher Chrome, Firefox Safari 5.1.7 or higher |
| Javascript | Must be activated |
| Cookies | Automatic mobile device detection does not work without cookies. When cookies are disabled, the site can’t store culture information (eg. the language that is selected, and the date settings) and the login information is stored in a way that is considered to be unsafe |
Note: OpenOPAC can operate on the same Amlib Database Server, it is recommended that medium to large libraries should implement a dedicated Web Server for maximum performance & security.
NetOpacs (Web Opac) Application Web Server
| Operating System | Windows 2008, 2008 R2, 2012 with IIS pre-installed (IIS Components listed in NetOpacs install guide) |
| Memory (RAM) |
Depends on operating system and volume Minimum 2GB RAM for Windows 2003/2008 Minimum 4GB RAM for Windows 2012 |
Note: OpenOPACs can operate on the same Amlib Database Server, it is recommended that medium to large libraries should implement a dedicated Web Server for maximum performance & security.
OpenReports Application Web Server
| Operating System |
Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 Windows 7, Windows 8.0 & 8.1, Windows 10 |
| .Net Framework | 4.6 or higher including Web Server (IIS) Support and HTTP Activation |
| IIS | 6.0 or later with ASP.net support installed |
| Java runtime | 6.0 or later |
| Memory (RAM) | Minimum 4GB |
| Hard Disk | Minimum 40GB depending on the size of the catalogue |
| Browser |
IE 10 or higher Chrome, Firefox, Opera |
| Javascript | Must be activated |
| Cookies | Automatic mobile device detection does not work without cookies. When cookies are disabled, the site can’t store culture information (eg. the language that is selected, and the date settings) and the login information is stored in a way that is considered to be unsafe |
PC Client (for Client Server Modules including Offline)
| Operating System | Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 |
| Memory (RAM) |
Minimum 2GB for Windows Vista Minimum 2GB for Windows 7 Minimum 2GB for Windows 8 Minimum 2GB for Windows 10 |
| Display | SVGA (800x600) minimum |
| Web Browser | Internet Explorer 10 and above (will also work with other JAVA enabled browsers) |
SIP2 Server
| Operating System | Windows 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 |
| Memory (RAM) | Depends on operating system and volume. Minimum 2GB RAM for Windows 2008/20012 |
| .Net Framework | 4.6 or higher including Web Server (IIS) Support and HTTP Activation |
| Hard Disk | Operating System recommended plus 5GB |
Important Note: The above requirements are provided as a general guide only.
For specific recommendations for your organisation please contact Amlib support and supply additional volume information including:
- number of bibliographic records
- number of circulation transactions per annum
- number of library staff workstation licences and anticipated number of NetOpacs users (remote workstations) searching simultaneously