AudBase Minimum Configurations
  • 29 Nov 2023
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Minimum Configuration for AudBase 3.0.x Client/Server

AudBase applications require the following configurations:

 

 

Client

Server

Processor

Intel Core i5

3rd Generation or later

Intel Xeon - 4 Cores +

(Physical or Virtual Processors)

Operating System

 Windows 10, Windows 11

(x86 and x64 supported)

2016, 2019, 2022

(x64 required)

Recommended System Memory

4 GB minimum

8 GB Recommended

8 GB Minimum

16 GB Recommended

Hard Disk Dedicated Space

1 GB

4 GB initial,

estimated 1 GB/year growth

Screen Resolution

1920 x 1080 pixels minimum (1080 P)

I/O Ports

Two (2) USB and/or Serial Ports [for clients with attached equipment only]

None Required

Data Backup

Flat file backup of installation directory/files and .4DD data file OR AudBase internal backup system to remote drive/media

In a Networked Environment (WAN/LAN):

  • All workstations must have open TCP/IP communication with server on ports 19812, 19813, 19814.
  • If implementing Noah interface:  workstations to Noah server on ports 8000 & 8001.
  • Server must have static IP address

  • Reliable connection is to the server is required.
  • Latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package or binaries 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022 (x64)
  • Server/Client must have Microsoft Print to PDF installed to utilize PDF result interface (if applicable). 
  • Server/Client workstations must have a modern browser (Edge,Chrome,Firefox) or a PDF Viewer to utilize AudBase's Print Preview features.
  • Each audiometric record is approximately 2KB; Average net transaction <1KB
  • A Client application will be installed on each workstation that will access the database on the server.
  • AudBase/4D server module will require a dedicated service account.
  • Minimum of two (2) available USB or Serial Ports for client workstations to attach to audiometric equipment sending data (no personal ID info transmitted from device, only results)
  • Nightly backup recommended for optimum data redundancy. The application itself has a backup subsystem, or an external means can be utilized (flat file backup).
  • Windows Energy Saving Settings:
    1. The default settings for Windows Server or Windows desktop computers are optimized for saving energy. While this “balanced” preset may be the best setting for desktop usage, the “High performance” preset may yield addition performance for the server.