A computer used as a file server and / or database server should have at least the following properties:
| Property | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Processor speed | See Recommended configuration of the workstation |
| RAM | See Recommended configuration of the workstation |
| Hard disk | See Recommended configuration of the workstation; however, the hard disk on which the DBMS is installed should be NTFS-formatted. |
| Network card | See Recommended configuration of the workstation |