Messaging System Recommendations
From CFAES Help Documentation and FAQs Project
CFAES Messaging System Support Center > Messaging System Recommendations
While the CFAES Messaging Services Connector has minimal hardware and software requirements, it is advised that a minimum recommended software and hardware specifications be met to achieve a consistent performance profile as an account stores more information over time.
These are not strict requirements to use the CFAES messaging service. They are only recommendations based on our testing for stability and performance.
These recommendations are based on The Ohio State University Purchasing's 2005 Recommended Minimum Computer Configurations PCs/Laptops and OSU OIT IT Service Help Desk's Minimum And Recommended Computer Configurations.
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Windows based PC
Hardware Recommendation
- Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon
- 1GB system memory (RAM). Performance will increase with more system memory.
- 80GB hard drive
- 10/100 Mbps ethernet or "wireless G" (802.11g) wireless controller.
Software Recommendation
- Microsoft Windows XP SP2
- Microsoft Outlook 2003 as part of Microsoft Office 2003 SP2
Apple Mac OS X based PC
Hardware Recommendation
- Apple Macintosh single processor G4
- 1GB system memory (RAM). Performance will increase with more system memory.
- 80GB hard drive
- 10/100 Mbps ethernet or "wireless G" (802.11g) wireless controller.
Software Recommendation
- Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther)
Off-Campus Recommendations
If you plan on connecting to the CFAES Messaging System off-campus, it is recommended to use a broadband internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem.
