Current Windows Requirements Support for the following Microsoft Windows versions are included with Predator v10 applications: Windows XP Windows 2003 Server Windows Vista Windows 2008 Server Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 2012 Server NOTE: Includes support for 32 bit and 64 bit Editions. The latest service packs for each OS should be installed. Previous versions of Predator supported previous versions of Windows. Existing customers running Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT or Windows 2000 must upgrade to a newer OS prior to upgrading Predator. NOTE: Predator v9 applications require the .Net 2.0 runtime while v10 applications require the .Net 3.5 runtime with the exception of Predator FLM v10, Predator CNC Service v10 and Predator Import Service v10 which requires .Net 4.0 runtime. All Predator installs include the appropriate .Net runtimes automatically. NOTE: Until Fanuc FA releases official support for Windows 2012 Server, Predator DNC, Predator RCM, Predator CNC Service and the Predator Fanuc Focas Tester's support of Fanuc Focas will be made on a best effort basis on Windows 2012 Server. Current Database Requirements Support for the following database versions are included with Predator v10 and v9 applications: Microsoft Access 2013 Microsoft Access 2010 Microsoft Access 2007 Microsoft Access 2003 Microsoft Access 2002 Microsoft Access 2000 Microsoft SQL Server 2014 and 2014 Express Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and 2012 Express Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and 2008 Express Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and 2005 Express Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Oracle 12c Oracle 11g and 11g Express Oracle 10g and 10g Express Oracle 9i and 9i Express Oracle 8i Oracle 7 NOTE: Predator personnel are available to assist but we do not provide DBA level of support for your database servers. Microsoft Access licenses do not need to be purchased. Microsoft SQL Server licenses require mixed mode authentication to be enabled. Oracle editions of Predator applications require the 32 bit Oracle client to be installed on all appropriate PCs. Predator installs do not include the Oracle client. Minimum PC Client Hardware Requirements Support for the following minimum computer hardware is required for Predator v10 and v9 applications: Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon or newer CPU 40 GB or larger hard drive 1 GB or more RAM 1024x768 Minimum Graphics Resolution Mouse USB Port Serial Ports & Ethernet Ports - As required for DNC, MDC & FLM NOTE: A nVidia, AMD or 3DLabs based graphics card is highly recommended for Predator Virtual CNC. Like most CAD/CAM systems Predator Virtual CNC will often require high end PC components to support large and complex 3D simulations for optimum performance. NOTE: Predator RCM requires the Fanuc Robot Server / PCDK Runtime to be purchased from Fanuc Robotics. This PC option needs to be installed on the same PC running Predator RCM. Recommended PC Server Hardware Requirements We recommend the following minimum PC server hardware for Predator v10 and v9 implementations: Intel i5 Series or newer CPU 512 GB or larger hard drive 8 GB or more RAM 1024x768 Minimum Graphics Resolution Mouse USB Port Serial Ports & Ethernet Ports - As required for DNC, MDC & FLM NOTE: Not all implementations require a PC server.