Hardware & Software Requirements These requirements are applicable to Amicus Attorney Premium 2015, with or without Amicus Premium Billing. Amicus Application Server Workstation Processor RECOMMENDED: 2 GHz or higher MINIMUM: 1.5 GHz with 512K cache MINIMUM: 1 GHz RAM RECOMMENDED: depends on firm size MINIMUM: 2 GB RECOMMENDED: 1 GB or higher MINIMUM: 512 MB Hard Disk Drive MINIMUM: 6 GB free space (actual space required depends on database size) MINIMUM: 1GB free space Fast drive (7200 RPM minimum) C: drive for converting from Small Firm Display 1024x768 or higher at 32-bit color Power UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Operating System * Windows Server 2012 R2 / 2012 / 2008 R2 / 2008 / 2003 R2 / 2003 SBS 2011 / 2008 R2 / 2008 / 2003 R2 / 2003 Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista Windows Server 2012 R2 / 2012 / 2008 R2 / 2008 / 2003 R2 / 2003 SBS 2011 / 2008 R2 / 2008 / 2003 R2 / 2003 Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista Other * SQL Server 2014* / 2012* / 2008 R2 / 2008 (Standard / Enterprise) .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.x .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.x Network 1024x768 or higher at 32-bit color Internet Explorer 6.x or higher Requires DVD drive for installation RECOMMENDED: NTFS file system (rather than FAT32), for general security and full functionality of Amicus. Internet Explorer 6.x or higher To support workstations over a Local Network: RECOMMENDED: 100Base-T, MIN: 10Base-T For wireless access, we recommend 802.11g or faster. Wireless networks must be of high quality and reliability. Network connection to Amicus Server TCP/IP Network Protocol and Client for Microsoft Networks. If using subnetworks, install the Server(s) and all workstations in the same subnet. * NOTES Running on a Stand-Alone Computer—It is possible to run Amicus (with or without Amicus Premium Billing) in a single user environment. Requirements are the same as an Amicus Server except minimum RAM is 1 GB, 2 GB recommended. Split Install—The Amicus database may reside on a different computer from the Amicus Application Server—this is called a split install. These servers must reside in the same subnet and domain. Other Applications—The requirements in this document are for running Amicus Attorney. If running additional applications on the same computer, ensure that the computer meets requirements and has sufficient resources for those other applications as well as the host operating system. Firewalls—Ensure that Amicus (and SQL Server or SQL Server Express, as applicable) are not blocked at the Application Server. System Check—When installing Amicus Server, the Installer will perform a System Check to ensure that your machine meets requirements. Terminal Server Network—Amicus can be used in a terminal server environment. The terminal server needs a very fast processor. Required for each terminal user: a minimum of 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended). Novell Network—A Novell Netware File Server can be used for storing shared documents, backups, etc. but the Amicus applications must be installed under Windows. Service Packs—The latest Service Packs for Windows, SQL Server, and Internet Explorer are required. In general, we recommend that you install the latest service packs available for supported versions of the third-party products. Both 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows and SQL Server are supported. Home Editions of Windows are supported ONLY for Amicus Workstations. Your Version and/or Edition of SQL Server might not be supported under all Operating Systems listed above. Check Microsoft's Requirements for details. The listed Operating Systems are also supported in properly configured virtualization environments (such as Microsoft Hyper-V). An embedded SQL Server Standard Edition Restricted Runtime is available for use with Amicus Application Server. Amicus Premium 2015 Requirements (May 2015) © 2015 Gavel & Gown Software Inc. 1 Product Integrations and Third-Party Links – Amicus Premium 2015 Integrations Amicus Application Server Workstation Amicus Premium Billing Amicus Premium Billing license(s). (Available accounting configurations: Manual and QuickBooks.) Amicus Anywhere and Client Portal Amicus Application Server must be running and maintain an Internet connection. Amicus TimeTracker Amicus Application Server must be running and maintain an Internet connection. Amicus Anywhere can be run on PCs and Macs, and on tablets: iPad, Android, BlackBerry PlayBook, and Windows Surface, using a modern browser (minimum Chrome 16, Firefox 9, Safari 5, IE 9). Firm must have a valid Maintenance Plan. Firm must have a valid Maintenance Plan. Amicus TimeTracker was designed for use on smartphones and tablets. Supported devices: Smartphones: iPhones, Androids (4.4.x / 4.3.x / 4.2.x / 4.1.x / 4.0.x / 3.x), BlackBerry Z10 / Torch 9860 or 9850 Tablets: iPads, Androids (as above), BlackBerry PlayBook, Windows Surface * Can also be run on PC / Mac Browsers: Chrome, Safari, Firefox (ESR), IE (11, 10) Mobile Device Contacts & Calendar Outlook/Exchange Contacts & Calendar Link or Google Contacts & Calendar Link as conduit for integration with handhelds. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Handheld device that synchronizes with Microsoft Exchange/Outlook or your Google account. Outlook E-mail Integration Microsoft Outlook 2013, 2010, 2007 Exchange E-mail Integration Microsoft Exchange Server (minimum 2007 SP3) on firm or hosted server (including Office 365) Outlook Contacts & Calendar Microsoft Outlook 2013, 2010, 2007 Microsoft Outlook 2013, 2010, 2007 Exchange Contacts & Calendar Microsoft Exchange Server (minimum 2007 SP3) on firm or hosted server (including Office 365) Google Contacts & Calendar Internet access to each Firm Member’s Google Apps Account. 1, 2, 3 POP3 is supported 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 is required. POP3 is supported. 1, 2, 3 Integration via Amicus Add-In Tasks Toolbar Microsoft® Word, Excel, Outlook 2013, 2010, 2007 Document Assembly At least one of the following word processors (installed with macro support) is required: 1, 2, 3 - Microsoft Word 2013, 2010, 2007 3 - Corel WordPerfect X7, X6, X5, X4 (X3, 12, 11, 10) 3 Document Assembly with HotDocs requires HotDocs 11, 10, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006. (provided compatible with your word processor) 3 Corel® WordPerfect® X7, X6, X5, X4 Adobe® Acrobat® or Adobe Reader® XI, X, or 9 (9.2.0 or higher) SQL Reporting SQL Reporting Services installed on Amicus Database Server. Optional feature available for SQL Server. PCLaw PCLaw™ 14, 13, 12 QuickBooks QuickBooks Pro, Premier, and Enterprise versions currently 3, 4 supported by Intuit, up to and including Version 2015. Timeslips Timeslips® Version 2015, 2014, 2013 CompuLaw If authoring Reports, use a version of Report Builder that is compatible with your version of SQL Server. 3 3 ® CompuLaw Date Calculation Software (V10) and 3 CompuLaw Court Rule Sets SQL Server Express or a full-use SQL Server Worldox Worldox® GX3, GX2, or GX (OR-1 or later) Worldox GX3, GX2, GX Client Dropbox Internet access to firm Dropbox account For adding/editing Dropbox documents, Firm Members require Dropbox account with share rights to applicable firm Dropbox folders 1 Integration with 64-bit third-party applications (including Microsoft Office 64-bit editions) is not supported. (64-bit Microsoft Exchange is supported). 3 Integration with older versions that are no longer supported by their applicable third-party vendor (e.g. Word 2003, WordPerfect 10) will likely continue to work with Amicus but have not been tested with Amicus 2015. Technical Support for links with unsupported third-party products is limited. 2 4 Integration with Click-to-Run or Office On Demand delivered versions of Microsoft Office is not supported. QuickBooks with Amicus Attorney supports US & Canadian Windows versions. QuickBooks with Premium Billing supports US Windows versions only. Copyright © 2015 Gavel & Gown Software Inc. All rights reserved. AMICUS and AMICUS ATTORNEY are registered trademarks, and AMICUS ANYWHERE, AMICUS PREMIUM BILLING, AMICUS SMALL FIRM and AMICUS TIMETRACKER are trademarks, of Gavel & Gown Software Inc. All other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owner. Gavel & Gown Software Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks other than its own. Amicus Premium 2015 Requirements (May 2015) © 2015 Gavel & Gown Software Inc. 2
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