| Processor | 1 Gigahertz, or greater |
| Operating System | One of the following: Windows NT Server operating system version 4.0 Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 6 or later. Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Advanced Server Windows XP Professional (recommended) |
| Memory | 512 MB, or greater, recommended |
| Hard Disk | At least 500MB of disk space for application Additional disk space depending on number of wells, data resolution,
and data archiving (20 GB is more than sufficient for even largest
systems) |
| Display | VGA or higher-resolution monitor; Super VGA recommended At least 1024x768 resolution on monitor and at least 17" screen if server is to be used to run the client (19" or larger preferred) |
| Other Hardware | One serial port for every communication channel (if using serial ports) Network card if system will be accessed by others on the LAN |
| Other Software | Remote access capability (modem via pcAnywhere, Timbukto, etc. or VPN or RAS connection is highly desireable to provide remote support) |
| Misc | Backup capability: second hard drive, network backup (*recommended), or tape drive. CD-RW not recommended because of limited data storage of a CD-RW. Data backups will be larger than a CD-RW can hold. If xsDailer is used, a USB port is needed for some of the supported modems. |