System Considerations

WDSS DashBoard software

The minimum recommended system is as follows [typically higher will be better]:

· Hard Drive: SSD with 250 GB free

· Operating Systems: Win 7-64 (limited support), Win 8.1-64 (limited support), Win 10-64 Pro, Win 11 Pro

· CPU: 3.5 GHz i5 processor within last 5 years (higher chance of various problems as system ages)

· Memory: 16 GB RAM. For real-time 32 GB and 128 GB for extended real-time.

· Video: A good onboard graphics card is sufficient (e.g. same as Microsoft’s base requirement. i.e. For Win11 a DirectX12 capable graphics card, for W7-W10 a DirectX9 capable graphics card)

· Monitor: 1440 x 900 and 17 inch (96 ppi monitor is optimal)

· Power: UPS or Battery backup for safe PC shutdown on power outage (ideal)

· Windows Experience Index 5.6 or better

Why so much memory?

1. Most WDSS software are true 64-bit applications and is built to take advantage of the 64-bit operating system, hence, it requires more memory to run compared to a 32-bit program.

2. We use Microsoft SQL Server Express database. It is optimally designed to hold onto excess memory for itself. But, it will release some of its excess memory when the system asks for it.

You will need to install Microsoft SQL Server Express on the computer (instruction will be provided).

Our SoftwareManager tool will need permission to download files from our server at wds-solutions.com

Licensing is done through our web server at wds-solutions.com

The computer needs to be connected to the internet for the initial check out. Every time the user starts the software when connected to the internet, the license is automatically extended for the next 30 days (30 day is the default we can adjust it depending on the situation).

Thank you for using our software and please let us know if you find any problems or have suggestions to improve our products.