Hardware and Software Requirements

Before installing Velocity, ensure your Server, Workstation, or Client computer meets these requirements.

Minimum Hardware Requirements

For Velocity Server (or Database Server):

  • x64 3.40 GHz CPU (or equivalent)

  • 32GB RAM (64GB RAM recommended for large systems)

  • RAID 1 Configuration Recommended

  • 1TB HDD (or equivalent)

  • 1 Ethernet port

For Velocity Standalone Workstations or Clients:

  • x64 3.30 GHz CPU (or equivalent)

  • 16GB RAM

  • 512GB HDD (or equivalent)

  • 2GB video card

  • Speakers (recommended)

  • 1 Ethernet port

More RAM, a faster processor, and a faster video card with more Video RAM are recommended and will improve performance for most applications; it will also help ensure long-term compatibility with system expansion and upgrades to Velocity, the Windows Operating System and the SQL Server Database.

These system requirements estimate what will be required for satisfactory performance; however, your particular needs may differ from or exceed the requirements noted. Your specific needs depend on several factors, including the number of users on the system, applications running, connected devices, and usage level. Therefore, please follow this general guideline: ensure you have enough processing power, RAM (including video card RAM) and hard disk space in your system to address ALL your applications and services adequately. Then, ensure your system performance keeps up-to-date with any expanding requirements.

Operating System Requirements

  • Velocity® version 3.8.6 installation DVD (or equivalent downloaded file)

  • Microsoft Windows® operating system, according to the Velocity role that each computer will perform

System Role

Versions of Windows supported by Velocity 3.8.6

System Role

Versions of Windows supported by Velocity 3.8.6

Velocity Server or Data Server

  • Windows Server 2016

  • Windows Server 2019

  • Windows Server 2022

Velocity Standalone Workstation

  • Windows Server 2016

  • Windows Server 2019

  • Windows Server 2022

  • Windows 10 Pro

  • Windows 11 Pro

Velocity Client

  • Windows 10 Pro

  • Windows 11 Pro

Operating systems that are no longer supported by Microsoft are NOT recommended for use with Velocity.

For more information, visit: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet.

Database Requirements

Your organization’s IT department’s policies might determine whether you can manage your own SQL Server database for Velocity or must run the Velocity database on an existing SQL Server driven by IT.