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DDX SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR IT & OTHER ENTERPRISE NERDS

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Dash DDX™ software works with virtually any business system, ERP software or other business software. It can also function as a stand-alone application.

Don’t be fooled by the light system requirements: Dash DDX software is capable of easily and quickly handling millions of documents.

INTEGRATING DASH DDX INTO YOUR BUSINESS SYSTEMS

Dash DDX software comes pre-integrated with several business systems and ERP software packages, including WorkWise ERP®, SYSPRO®, Made2Manage®, Epicor®, Infor ERP®, Profit 21®, Sage® and Microsoft Dynamics® ERP systems.

If you have an existing business system, or any Windows application, it can also be quickly and easily integrated—most often without programming using our no-code/low-code tools.

DDX OVERALL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Operating system options include:
- Servers: Windows 2012 or newer (32 or 64 bit)
- VMWare supported (see note below regarding fax modem)
- Clients –Windows 10 Professional (32 or 64 bit) or newer
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or newer (may reside on a server other than the DDX application server)
Hardware minimums (server and client information) – PC compatible, 2.0ghz or better, minimum 4gb memory (8gb or more recommended )
2-4gb disc space minimum for application. For software installation only (client requires 1gb)
- DDX.Archive users: Recommend starting with 80gb or more of available space on your database server.
- Our customers have experienced as many as 1 million documents stored in as little as 80gb.
A dedicated server is not required, but is supported if desired.
Backup device for server – your server should be performing regular backups every evening.
Remote desktop-access software – used for online support and installation (Microsoft VPN, Remote Desktop, GotoAssist, etc.)
ODBC or OLE-DB access to your ERP data. Note that this may require purchase of additional software from your ERP vendor. Additional costs may apply. Please consult with your ERP vendor to verify.
IIS 7 or above required for the DDX App – browser-based Document Search and View (other requirements may apply)

DDX.ARCHIVE

The Archive Loader Service program must reside on the DDX Application server (aka: DDX server). The DDX.Archive database may also reside on that same server, or on a separate server.

Desktop Clients require:
- UNC or named-drive network connection to the DDX server
- A local email client, such as Outlook (if they wish to email documents from the Doc Viewer) – unless using the DDX App for browser-based search and viewing
- OLE-DB connection to your SQL server, and/or the DDX App for browser-based search and viewing
Web Viewer Client (with the DDX App)
- Browsers supported – Microsoft Edge, Chrome v38 +, Firefox 3.5+, Safari 3.2+
- Recommended Platforms: Windows 10 or above; Mac OS; IPad; Android Tablet
Server requires named UNC or drive access to/from other DDX products (preferred on the same server)

DDX.CONNECT REQUIREMENTS FOR FAX MODEM, EMAIL, PRINT AND FILE TRANSPORT

The following are requirements for DDX.Connect (Fax, Email and Laser Forms)—all installed on the DDX server.

Fax modem (1 per fax line)
- External Multitech ZBA family of modems (MT9234ZBA or MT5634ZBA-v90 or v92, or MT5656ZDX – serial connection only) for faxing (est $120 USD) – see Multitech’s website here or here for more information. We suggest it is best to avoid USB modems.
- Phone line – direct dial-out dedicated to each fax modem
- NOTE: If using DDX’s fax engine, this must be installed on a physical server or PC because serial communication with the fax modem is required. It has been our experience that serial communications are not well supported (if at all) on virtual servers.
- DDX is also capable of working with many internet faxing services like eFax, Metrofax and others. Contact Dash to confirm compatibility.
Email – All automated outbound email is relayed through your SMTP server. Therefore, DDX requires an open, un-encrypted connection to your SMTP server. All attendant security must be pre-enabled to accommodate the use of this server by the DDX server.
File transport – DDX.Connect requires an available connection to your host system to transport files.
- A network connection between the DDX server and your host system
- Host login and password that has read/delete privileges
- A common directory where documents to be transported are placed (login defaults to this directory)
- Windows 2012 or newer hosts – network disc access
Standard Windows printer drivers (laser or inkjet) is installed on and accessible from the DDX App server for all printers used by DDX
DDX’s print driver supports Windows 10 and above, and Windows Server 2012 or above. This driver is used for the DDX.Form Recognition module.

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