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Server
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Specifications 💻
EXACT follows a client-server architecture and uses an ISAM database. Each user needs their own workstation, but the server can optionally double - up as a workstation.
The EXACT server should be for EXACT only. performance may be affected if other software is installed on the EXACT server machine, i.e Active Directory, SQL serverServer, SharePoint server, AV server or other server software, should be . We recommend where possible that this is run on separate hardware.
If you are running a large Dental Practice dental practice (more than 15+ users) consider scaling up the configuration. Please consult with Software of Excellence when if planning installations with more than 50 EXACT Licences.50 EXACT licences
For detailed Hard Disk & Network requirements see: EXACT Hard Drive / Disk Selection & EXACT Network Requirements
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We recommend using a dedicated EXACT server for the best possible performance (especially when using 5+ workstations)
COMPONENT |
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Operating System | Windows |
10 / Server 2019 | Windows 10 / Server 2019 | |
CPU | Intel i5 or equivalent >1.8GHz | i7 or equivalent > 3.5GHz |
EXACT will work well with modern CPUs running at higher clock speeds, including Intel i5s, i7s |
, i9s or Xeon. Note EXACT’s database is single-threaded, so multiple cores (like those found in Xeons) do not offer a performance benefit. | ||
RAM | 8GB | 16GB |
Disks | 1 x HDD | 1 HDD + 1 (3 x SSD (ideally more with RAID)s + RAID) |
Graphics Card | Optional, but if using intensive graphics such as with EXAMINE Pro; | A video card that supports hardware acceleration |
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COMPONENT
MINIMUM
RECOMMENDED
Operating System
Windows 8.1 Professional
Windows 10/Server 2019
CPU
Intel i5 or equivalent >1.8GHz
i7 or equivalent > 3.5GHz
Xeon processors are supported although we recommend Intel i5s, i7s or i9s where possible, as EXACT reaches its best performance using CPUs with higher single threaded performance over those processors designed to handle multiple threads (like Xeon) more efficiently.
RAM
8GB
16GB
Disks
1 x HDD
The server name should not contain any spaces or start with a number (this is not mandatory but it sometimes causes problems elsewhere). A good example of a server name is ‘SERVER’
Microsoft .NET 4.6 is required for EXACT, and should be included within current operating systems.
Processor performance can depend on a number of different criteria so we therefore suggest doing a CPU benchmark test score to check your processor.
This score takes into account all the criteria and will determine how well your computers will run. This can be done via the following link - https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
Just enter your processor model and click Find CPU. Then note the passmark score and check below whether it meets the EXACT requirements.
Server Minimum: 4000 - Server Recommended: 8000
Workstation Minimum: 3000 - Workstation Recommended: 6000
Workstation specification
Minimum |
MINIMUM
Recommended | |
Operating System | Windows |
10 Professional | Windows 10 Professional | |
CPU | Intel i3 or equivalent | Intel i5 or equivalent |
RAM | 4GB | 8GB |
Disk | 100GB HDD | 100GB SSD |
Graphics Card | Optional, but if using intensive graphics such as with EXAMINE Pro, a video card that supports hardware acceleration. | A video card that supports hardware acceleration. |
Screen resolution | 1280 x 1024 | Some features and modules within EXACT require a widescreen monitor, for which we recommend screens capable of 1920 x 1080 and above. |
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 10 Pro (Recommended)
Windows 10 is officially supported from EXACT v11.10Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 is officially supported from EXACT v13.500Windows 2012 Standard and R2 Standard 32 or 64 bit
Latest Service Pack as recommended by Microsoft - NTFS - RequiredWindows 8.1 Professional or Enterprise 32 or 64 bit
Latest Service Pack as recommended by Microsoft - NTFS – RequiredWindows Server 2016 - Windows Server 2016 EXACT is working on Windows 11 - BUT - Before installing Windows 11, please consult your IT / Xray Suppliers to ensure that your Peripherals/Xray Devices/Intraoral Cameras etc. and their associated software, will still work on Windows 11
Windows Server 2022 - Windows Server 2022 is officially supported from EXACT v13.500
EXACT is working on Windows Server 2022 - BUT - Before installing Windows 11, please consult your IT / Xray Suppliers to ensure that your Peripherals/Xray Devices/Intraoral Cameras etc. and their associated software, will still work on Windows 11Windows Server 2019 - Windows Server 2019 is officially supported from EXACT v12.8.20
Windows Server 2019 2016 - Windows Server 2019 2016 is officially supported from EXACT v12.20
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WINDOWS 8.1 Server 2012 and R2 reach end of life 2023
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/end-of-support/end-of-support-2023 |
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WINDOWS 7, XP, SERVER 2003, VISTA & SERVER 2008 STANDARD IS NO LONGER SUPPORTED
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Not officially supportedWindows 7, Server 2008 R2 and 2011 End Of Life Update As of the 14th January 2020 Microsoft no longer provide important updates and we can therefore not guarantee the stability and performance of EXACT after this date We strongly recommend updating any Windows 7/2008 R2 PCs to a supported version. Please refer to your IT services and/or the Support Desk for further guidance.
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Service Packs and critical updates: Please ensure that the latest service packs for all operating systems are installed. We cannot support operating systems that do not have all Service Packs and critical updates applied.
Folder permissions for a network share:
EXACT reads from and writes to these sub-folders under the Program Files folder on the SERVER: EXACTData, EXACTDemoData, EXACTResources Software of Excellence.
All EXACT network users require read/write access to these folders.
The EXACT application requires full read/write and change access to these folders.
The following are best turned ON: Network discovery, File and printer sharing, Public folder access.NOTE: It is highly recommended that your existing server remains in place as a reference system post-conversion to EXACT.
Microsoft .NET 4.6 is required for EXACT, and should be included within current operating systems.
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https://soeidental.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PHS/pages/302186712/Managing+EXACT+Licenses?search_id=95e58c31-9327-43b4-8cc8-eb439b4fd157
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