System Requirements

• Windows NT Server 2000 or 2003 for production sites.

• Windows XP Professional - can be used for development sites.

• Store Sites: Microsoft IE v5.0+ or Mozilla FireFox v1.5+

• Store Admin Sites: Microsoft IE v5.0+ or Mozilla FireFox v1.5+. Macintosh Admin users must use our admin skin 2 provided with the store site release (it has no frames, since frames are improperly implemented in nearly all Mac Browsers, IE in particular).

• ASP.NET 2.0

• NO special server controls are required.

• Databases Supported:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 (not recommended, as this will not be available)

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express (recommended and free) (Click here for the download and  installation)

• Microsoft Visual Studio.NET 2005, Standard, Pro or better (This is required for developers to edit code. However, it is not required to deploy, run the store site or skin the store site!)

• Can be installed on dedicated or shared server (NOTE: if you are using a dedicated server, ALL server management is up to you and your technical staff. We do not perform I.T. related functions such as backing up databases, setting up DNS records, IP addresses, IIS installation & configuration, scheduling proper server maintenance procedures, etc.)

• Compatible with most Windows NT hosting companies such as:

  • EDTHosting.com

  • DiscountASP.NET

  • WebHost4life.com

  • MaximumASP.com

  • Serverintellect.com

• Incompatible hosting companies are:

  • GoDaddy

  • 1and1

  • NetworkSolutions

  • CrystalTech