Server requirements

A server is not required if using MYOB Enterprise Solutions software as a standalone (that is, where the software is used on one machine only and installed on the local hard drive). Please consult the workstation requirements for standalone recommendations.

Server Requirements (excluding Terminal Server)

  Minimum Recommended
Processor Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or higher Dual Core Server class processor
RAM 2 Gb or more 4 Gb or more
Hard Disk

Base of 20 GB + 10 MB per user
Allow an increase of 30Mb per year per application
Allow extra for backups as required

 SCSI
Base of 30 GB + 10 MB per user
Allow an increase of 30Mb per year per application
Allow extra for backups as required
Operating System See Compatible Environment Roadmap listing
Other

MYOB EXO Business/MYOB EXO Client Connect (only)

  • Where intensive applications such as Microsoft Exchange and other disk/CPU intensive processes are required, we recommend that a dedicated SQL/MSDE server is implemented1.
  • SQL Express may not be suitable for businesses with many users. SQL Express has limits on the amount of RAM and number of processors it can use, which affects the number of concurrent users that the EXO Business database can support.
  • See the following MSDN article for more information:http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms165672.aspx
  • We strongly recommend that a site with more than 3 concurrent users implement SQL Server Standard Edition rather than SQL Express.
  • SQL Server software and licences are not provided with MYOB Enterprise Solutions software.
  • If using SQL Server bundled with Small Business Server, note the above requirements exceed those recommended by
  • Microsoft for Small Business Server.
  • Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 or later

MYOB EXO Employer Services (only)

  • MYOB EXO Employer Services is built on a Visual FoxPro platform, and as such does not require an SQL Database Application for operation.
  • Serial port (required for some features in EXO Time and Attendance)
1SQL Server Hardware Specifications should meet those as outlined for Server Requirements (excluding Terminal Server).
Please consult your certified MYOB Enterprise Solution partner as SQL Server has specific hard drive and configuration requirements.

 
Windows Terminal Server Requirements

  Minimum Recommended
Processor 2 x Pentium IV 2.2 GHz or higher 2 x Dual or Quad Core Server class processor
RAM Base of 2 GB plus 100 MB per user Base of 2 GB plus 100 MB per user
Hard Disk

SCSI
Base of 20 GB + 10 MB per user
Allow an increase of 30Mb per year
Allow extra for backups as required

 SCSI
Base of 30 GB + 10 MB per user
Allow an increase of 30Mb per year
Allow extra for backups as required
Operating System See Compatible Environment Roadmap listing
Other

MYOB EXO Business/MYOB EXO Client Connect (only)

  • MYOB recommend that a dedicated SQL/MSDE server is implemented1 (that is, not the Terminal Server).
  • Microsoft recommends that Exchange and SQL Server are located on separate servers if you are running Terminal Server.

MYOB EXO Business/MYOB EXO Client Connect/MYOB EXO Employer Services

  • If you have more than 25 users you should consider multiple Terminal Servers. Speak to a qualified Microsoft engineer experienced with Terminal Services for more details
  • Sites using Terminal Server/Services must ensure that Service Release 1a is applied.
1SQL Server Hardware Specifications should meet those as outlined for Server Requirements (excluding Terminal Server).
Please consult your certified MYOB Enterprise Solution partner as SQL Server has specific hard drive and configuration requirements.
 

Server Recommendations

These recommendations apply to all server operating systems. For comprehensive advice, MYOB recommend consulting your certified MYOB Enterprise Solution partner.

  • Install enough processing power, RAM and hard disk space in your server to cater for ALL applications and services that are being run. These requirements may vary depending on the number of users on the system, applications running and level of usage.
  • Ensure that you have offline backup capability that is used on a regular basis - should be at least weekly, preferably daily
  • Disabling of any elaborate or complex (3D) screen savers, as these can impact significantly on the performance of your software.
  • Optimise your virus scanner.
  • For recommendations on specific server operating systems, see Compatible Environment Roadmap.
 

Optimising MYOB EXO Business in a Terminal Server Environment

Following are some suggestions relating to use of the Terminal Server solution. For comprehensive advice, MYOB recommend consulting your certified MYOB Enterprise Solution partner.

  • If you install a Terminal Server solution and all processes and applications that previously ran on the workstation run via the Terminal Server Client and on the Terminal Server, it is extremely important that the server is configured correctly and hardware is sufficient for the number of users and applications.
  • If you intend to have Terminal Server used only to access certain features of your MYOB application(s) and will still require the MYOB application(s) to run on a workstation, then the workstation must meet minimum specification at very least.
  • Consideration must be given to other software also loaded and running on the system
  • Limit usage of DOS/16 bit applications running via the Terminal Server session
  • Avoid the use of applications that are CPU or memory intense via a Terminal Server session.
  • Avoid loading server-based
  • Ensure that the appropriate operating system Service Packs and patches are applied, as recommended by MYOB.
  • Do not use complex or 3D screen savers. Clients should avoid running complex screen savers, for example those that render 3D images. Running screen savers imposes an additional load on the server and network. This can reduce performance for other users who are connected to the server.

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