Preparing for Installation

Administrator privilege

An installer must have administrator privilege to install various updates. This requirement ensures that Plato Analysis can be completely and safely installed.

Anti-virus and/or Firewall Software

Before you start the System Requirements Wizard, it is recommended that you close your anti‐virus and firewall software. Some anti‐virus and/or firewall configurations can prevent an application from installing successfully.

If you are unable to close the anti‐virus or firewall software, make sure that your configuration allows you to install software and to update the registry. If your SAS installation fails and you have mandatory anti‐virus or firewall software running, please check with your system administrator.

Server Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Family

Plato Analysis is supported on the following 32-bit editions of the Windows Server 2008 family:

• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 Standard Edition
• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise Edition
• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 Datacenter Edition

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 32-bit Family

Plato Analysis is supported on all 32‐bit editions of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family

• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Standard Edition updated with Service Pack 1
• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Enterprise Edition updated with Service Pack 1
• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Datacenter Edition updated with Service Pack 1

Client Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7 32‐bit products

• Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, updated with Service Pack 2
• Microsoft® Windows® Vista ‐ Enterprise, Business, and Ultimate Editions
• Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise
• Windows 7 Home Premium

Hardware Requirements

Plato Analysis requirements for installation of Plato Analysis for Windows

Machines Supported

• Intel or Intel‐compatible Pentium 4 class processor (minimum required)

Memory Requirements

• Windows XP Professional
• 1 GB minimum or more for improved performance
• 1 GB minimum of swapfile space
• Windows Server 2003 Family Editions, Windows Vista Business and Enterprise Editions
• 1 GB minimum (more memory is recommended for improved performance)
• 1 GB minimum of swapfile space

Monitors Supported

• SVGA (resolution of 800x600 minimum, resolutions of 1024x768+ preferred)

Space Requirements

A full installation of Plato Analysis will take up roughly 200MB on the target hard drive. Factor in additional storage requirements for saving of queried datasets, analyzer cubes, and reports that hold data.

Client Installation

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