Hardware Requirements

Please read the minimum and recommended hardware and operating system requirements below. For adequate performance to run the software, please follow at least the minimum hardware specifications. For optimal performance, please follow at least the recommended hardware specifications.

Single or Client Computer Hardware Requirements

The following hardware specifications are recommended if you are using 123Pet on one computer in your business. Follow these specifications for the Solo, Standard, and Professional editions of 123Pet software.

Item	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	1.5 GHz	1.8 GHz
Memory	2.0 GB	4.0 GB
Free Hard Drive Space	1.0 GB	2.0 GB
Internet Connection*	Optional; not required	High speed Internet
Operating System	Windows 8, Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit, all editions), Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP3, Home or Professional), Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008/R2, Windows Server 2003/R2
Screen Resolution	1024 x 768 pixel minimum resolution required

*Internet connection is optional if credit card processing, remote access, and online booking is not used, but will allow for better access to support and software updates.

Server Computer in Network

The following server specifications are for the server computer holding your database. You will have a server computer if you are using the Multi-Computer or Multi-Location edition of 123Pet software. For all other computers in the network, follow specifications for the "Single Computer".

total computers in network	2-9 computers		10+ computers
	Minimum	Recommended	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	1.5 GHz	1.8 GHz	1.8 GHz	2.66+ GHz
Memory	2.0 GB	4.0 GB	4.0 GB	6.0 GB
Free Hard Drive Space	1.0 GB	2.0 GB	1.0 GB	2.0 GB
Internet Connection*	Optional	High speed	Optional	High speed
Operating System	Windows 8, Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit, all editions), Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP3, Home or Professional), Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008/R2, Windows Server 2003/R2
Screen Resolution	1024 x 768 pixel minimum resolution required
SQL Server Edition	SQL 2005 Express (Included)		Full copy of Microsoft SQL Server (standard edition or higher)

*Internet connection is optional if credit card processing, remote access, and online booking is not used, but will allow for better access to support and software updates.

Multiple Locations (Wide Area Network)

When running 123Pet software from multiple locations, each location will have a server and one or more client computers on the local network. All locations must be connected to the Internet, and be using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to share files and information between the locations.

For each location, follow the specifications listed under "Server Computer" for the computer holding the database (one per location), and the rest of the computers at each location (clients) should follow the specifications listed under "Single Computer". However, when using 123Pet at multiple locations, you must have a full-time Internet connection at each location.

Note: 123Pet software will run on any PC, laptop, or netbook that you would like to use as long as it meets the requirements listed above. 123Pet software will run on a Mac computer if the Mac is running a Windows emulator or Windows Parallel program, such as Boot Camp or VMWare Fusion, and has a copy of Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 installed. 123Pet software cannot run directly off of a Mac operating system.