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Estimating Link - On-Premise Server Requirements

Terms, Requirements, & Specifications for concurrent users

Features

  • Supports concurrent database access up to the number of licensed users defined in the User Agreement
  • Users access is managed in User Management Link (UML).

System Requirements

Server Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows Server 2016 or newer (64-bit recommended)

  • Must be powered on and accessible on the network

  • If hosted in the cloud, Remote Desktop (RDP) must be enabled

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (Express Edition or Higher)

  • Server Configuration Tool available on the downloads page

🗒️Note:

  • Workstation operating systems are not supported as servers
  • Antivirus software must exclude SQL Server processes and directories to prevent performance issues
  • If multiple SQL instances exist, ensure at least 2 GB RAM is reserved for Estimating Link
 
Workstation Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 10 Pro or newer

  • Estimating Link Installed

  • Network access to the SQL server

Network Installation

Estimating Link can be a multi-user application when deployed in a server-based environment, allowing multiple users to work in the same project simultaneously.

  • The database is hosted on a Windows Server running SQL Server

  • Each workstation connects to this database over the network. Firewall rules may been to be adjusted to allow for access

The application performs frequent read/write operations, so proper server configuration is critical

Multi-User Configuration

Estimating Link performs its multi-user functions by connecting to an SQL database on a Windows Server.  

  • Estimating Link does not need to be installed on the server
  • Each workstation must configure its database connection
    Go to:
    Setup → Options → Database

Required values:

  • SQL Server instance name
  • Database name (defaults provided during setup)

For detailed workstation setup, go to Adding a New User & Connecting to Server 

Minimum Server Hardware Guidelines 

These recommendations assume ~5 concurrent users.

If the server is being used for other purposes, or there are more than 5 simultaneous Estimating Link users, increase resources as needed based on usage.

It is highly recommended that you consult with a qualified networking professional that can adequately analyze your needs and determine an appropriate server for your company. 

2–10 Users

  • SQL Server Express 2019
  • Minimum 16 GB RAM

10–20 Users

  • SQL Server 2019 Standard (64-bit)
  • Minimum 16 GB RAM

20+ Users

  • SQL Server 2019 Standard or Enterprise (per-core licensing)
  • Minimum 32 GB RAM
  • Minimum 100 GB disk space (or more depending on project size)