Prerequisites to set up the PC for IBM i Access for Windows

Before you set up your PC, verify that it meets the prerequisite requirements to use IBM® i Access for Windows. For more information, see the IBM i Access for Windows PC and Disk Requirements Web page (http://www.ibm.com/systems/i/software/access/windows/pcreq.html).

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Table 1. PC OS requirements
Operating system Operating system editions
Windows XP Professional, Professional, x64, Tablet
Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Server 2003 Standard, Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard and Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit)
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Notes:
  1. Both Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 come in several editions. The hardware requirements vary by edition. See Microsoft's Web site for base requirements information for all editions.
  2. Start of changeIf you only require connection management functions of System i® Navigator, do not select to install System i Navigator features. The connection management capabilities are installed automatically with the required programs feature of IBM i Access for Windows. End of change
  3. You must run on Windows service pack levels that Microsoft supports.
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  5. Start of changeUse Microsoft Windows hardware and memory recommendations. Include an additional 256 MB of memory for IBM i Access for Windows functions. Include an additional 512 MB of memory for IBM i Access for Windows with System i Navigator functions.End of change
  6. Start of changeFor additional information about supported IBM i Access for Windows operating systems, see PC operating system requirements (http://www.ibm.com/systems/i/software/access/windows/supportedos.html) Link outside Information CenterEnd of change
Table 2. Other PC requirements
PC requirement Value
Disk Space - Install
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  • Custom - varies, depending on features installed
Adapter Card A communications adapter card that supports TCP/IP.
Notes:
  1. The Disk Space - Install values are approximate. For the most current values, see PC requirements (http://www.ibm.com/systems/i/software/access/windows/pcreq.html) Link outside Information Center.
  2. You need 3 MB available on the drive where the Windows operating system is installed to accommodate temporary files that the IBM i Access for Windows setup program creates.
  3. Additional files are downloaded from the IBM i platform when you use the File Systems function of System i Navigator.
  4. Service pack patches require additional space.
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For information about upgrading your PC operating system, see Upgrade Windows operating system.

Parent topic: Setting up the PC
Related tasks:
Upgrade Windows operating system
Related information:
IBM i Access for Windows - PC and Disk Requirements Web site