SAISD Alexandria Update
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Alexandria 6.1.4
Alexandria v6 runs on the following operating systems. Below are more specific recommendations: Mac OS 10.5, Mac OS 10.6, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008.
Important!
File location changes. Due to security permissions, the data folder and auxillary files may be stored in a shared Application Support folder. See user's manual for details.
In addition, due to system limitations, when updating or upgrading on OS X, make sure to empty the old application out before launching the new data station or client applications.
Due to changes in the database architecture, once a data file has been moved up to 6, it cannot be downgraded. Therefore, it is essential that all customers archive or back up prior to upgrading to 6. You should review your database and preference settings after updating to ensure that your information is correct and that no additional changes are needed. Additionally, the OS requirements for all clients have changed. Please make note.
New Recommendations for Data Stations & Librarian Workstations.
Although Alexandria should function on lower end machines, these hardware specifications are our recommendations to make your Alexandria experience more pleasant.
Hardware Recommendations
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Minimum screen resolution for all Alexandria products is 1024x768.
Alexandria v6 runs on the following operating systems. Below are more specific recommendations: Mac OS 10.5, Mac OS 10.6, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008.
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System Requirements for Data Stations
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Mac OS 10.5, Windows XP
G4, Pentium 4 (or equivalent)
2 GB of RAM
20 GB of Free HD/100,000 Items
1024 x 768 Resolution
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Mac OS 10.6, Windows 7 or 2008
X86 Multi-Core/Processor
4 GB of RAM or more
20 GB of Free HD/100,000 Items
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System Requirements for Central Union Data Stations **
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Recommended |
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Mac OS 10.5, Windows XP
G5 or X86, Dual Processor/Core
Variable: See RAM Recommendations*
20 GB of Free HD/100,000 Items
1024 x 768 Resolution
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Mac OS 10.6, Windows 7 or 2008
X86 Multi-Core/Processor
Variable: See RAM Recommendations*
20 GB of Free HD/100,000 Items
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System Requirements for Controller Systems**
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Recommended |
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Mac OS 10.5, Windows XP
G5 or X86, Dual Processor/Core
Variable: See RAM Recommendations*
20 GB of Free HD/100,000 Items
1024 x 768 Resolution
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Mac OS 10.6, Windows 7 or 2008
X86 Multi-Core/Processor
Variable: See RAM Recommendations*
20 GB of Free HD/100,000 Items
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System Requirements for Librarian and Researcher Workstations
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Recommended |
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Mac OS 10.5, Windows XP
G4, Pentium 4 (or equivalent)
1 GB of RAM
1024 x 768 Resolution
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Mac OS 10.6, Windows 7 or 2008
X86 Multi-Core/Processor
2 GB of RAM or more
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Browser Requirements for Web Librarian and Researcher
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FireFox 3.6+ for Mac or Windows
Safari 4+ for Mac OS X
1024 x 768 Resolution
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Internet Explorer 7+ , FireFox 3+
and others for both Mac and Windows
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*Controller and Central Union RAM Recommendations:
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Up to 5 collections: 4 GB or more
Up to 20 collections: 8 GB or more
Up to 30 collections: 12 GB or more
Up to 50 collections: 16 GB or more
** For controller or central union configurations managing more than 50 collections, contact COMPanion for specific recommendations.
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"I've been pleased with Alexandria ever since we bought the program. Tech support has been great and I like the fact that I can call at all hours, even when working late and get a human to help me."
—Vicki Reed
San Diego County Office of Education
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