Abra Workforce Connections
Customer
Information Technology
Environment Form
Friday, July 25, 2008
Project Manager: Russ Houchen
Email:
FAX: 727-578-2178
Phone: 727-579-1111 ext. 3538
Section 1 – End User Profile Form
Please enter the information on this form and return it to the Business Partner as soon as the intended install date is determined. This information will ensure you receive prompt and effective support during your initial installation for Abra Workforce Connections (also referred to as AWC in this document.)
Business Partner Name ______
Business Partner Phone ______
Business Partner Email ______
Client / Customer # ______
Client Company Name ______
Client Name ______
Client Email ______
Client Telephone Number ______
Client Contact Title ______
Alternate Client Contact ______
Alternate Client Contact Email ______
Alternate Client Contact Phone ______
Projected Date of Abra Workforce Connection Install ______
The following sections indicate the site configurations for each of: (1) The Web (IIS) server (2)SQL server for AWC and (3) Abra Suite/Sage HRMS server. Where applicable, you can indicate where these are shared on the same server.
Installation of version 7. ____
Or
Installation of version 8. ____
This machine cannot be a domain controller !!!!
SharePoint Services Server is now Supported but not encouraged !!
Section 2 – Human Resources and I.T. Information
Part 1 – Human Resources Information
1. AWC Modules Active:
a. ____ Employee Self Service b. ____ Benefit Enrollment c. ___ eRecruiter
2. AWC virtual directory name (internal and external use) ______
Example: /selfservice (default)
2. _____ ESS/BE available on the Internet (Y/N)
If yes, then DNS name for external web site ______
Example: selfservice.mycompany.com
3. _____ eRecruiter available on the Internet (Y/N).
If yes, then _____ linked from existing company web site or _____ dedicated external URL.
If dedicated external URL, then DNS name for external website ______(different from 2)
Example: jobs.mycompany.com
4. It is highly recommended to only allow secure (HTTPS) access to the server if you answered yes to either 2 or 3 above.
_____ Have the Digital Certificates for the DNS names specified under 2 and 3 and internal names used for the server been ordered/received for use with the external web sites. (Y/N)
Digital Certificate Provider ______
5. _____ are requisitions intended to be posted to Monster (Y/N).
If yes, then _____ Monster account already exists (Y/N).
_____ Monster customer setup and transfer requirement specs reviewed (Y/N).
6. HR requested AWC install date. ______
On Page 5, please indicate your firewall configuration.Section 3 - Web Server
1. Operating System:
___ Windows 2003 Standard Edition SP1 _____ or SP2 _____
___ Windows 2003 Web Server (must use SQL Express (or MSSQL on different server))
___ Windows 2000 Server
___ Service Pack 4 installed
2. IIS Version Installed:
a. ___ Version 5 with Server 2000
___ Updated with DOTNETFX.EXE (the preinstall will check for this component )
b. ___ Version 6.0 with Server 2003
3. ___ SMTP Protocol Is Enabled (server role) (Y/N) (must be installed !!!!)
4 ___ Is this computer outside the corporate firewall (Y/N)
5. Hardware Configuration:
· Processor: ______
· Ram: ______
· Disk space available: ______
6. Local IP Address ______Local Server name ______
7. Is this a new machine (or computer with no applications) ( Y/N ) ______
If this is a computer with other apps on it, please list the
APPS COMPONENTS.(eg. MDAC 2.5)
· ______
· ______
· ______
· ______
Please indicate Total Physical Memory available in Kbytes at 10:00a ______at 3:00p ______
Please indicate CPU usage for processor 1 at 10:00a ______% at 3:00p ______%
Please indicate CPU usage for processor 2 at 10:00a ______% at 3:00p ______%
Please indicate CPU usage for processor 3 at 10:00a ______% at 3:00p ______%
Please indicate CPU usage for processor 4 at 10:00a ______% at 3:00p ______%
Section 4 – SQL Server
1. Choose one of the following options with regards to SQL Server:
(Note: SQL must be installed in Mixed Mode – Windows and SQL authentication)
a. ____ SQL Express Advanced Edition installed via Abra Workforce Connections
OR
b. ____ SQL Server 2000 installed on a separate Server
_____ Service Pack 4
OR
c. ____ MS SQL 2005 installed on a separate Server SP1____
2. Server Operating System
______Windows 2003 ___ Service Pack ___ installed
______Windows 2000 Server ___ Service Pack 4 installed
3. Other SQL Applications running on same server.
______
______
4. Local IP Address ______Local Server name ______
5. Hardware Configuration:
· Processor: ______
· Ram: ______
· Disk space available for AWC installation: ______
6. ____ Number of AWC User Licenses purchased
7____ Number of Simultaneous AWC browser sessions expected. (concurrent users)
Indicate any additional configuration specific issues you feel might be pertinent during the installation.
Section 5 – Abra Suite/Sage HRMS Server and Details
1. Indicate the location of the Abra Suite/Sage HRMS Host
- _____ Use same server as SQL Server
- _____ Use separate server from SQL Server with the following operating system:
- _____ Windows 2003 Server
- _____ Windows 2000 Server with Service Pack 4
2. Indicate the data path of the Abra Suite/Sage HRMS Data Files: (Must be UNC !) ______
3. IP Address ______Local Server name ______
a. Local Machine Windows User with “Modify” rights to Suite data ______
- Or
4. Domain Windows User with “Modify” rights to Suite data ______
a. Indicate the Abra Suite Version that Version 7.x /8.x will be installed over: ______
b. Data Encryption is turned on ______(7.7 only)
c. Installed Abra Suite/Sage HRMS Products:
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5. ____ Human Resources
6. ____ Payroll
7. ____ Attendance
8. ____ Recruiting Solutions
9. ____ Training
10. ____ Multi-Site Consolidation
11. ____ Other ______
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12. Current Abra Suite/Sage HRMS Install Serial Number: (if new install) ______
13. Current Abra Suite/Sage HRMS Install Code: (if new install) ______
14. List the Total Abra Suite/Sage HRMS Employers and Employees
a. ______No. of Employers b. ______No. of Employees
Section 6 – Other
Specifications for Abra Workforce Connections
Processor
Minimum: Intel Xeon 2.4 (GHz) or higher
Recommended
During Open Enrollment:
500 but <1000 employees Intel XEON 3.0GHz
1000 but <3000 employees: Dual Intel XEON IV 3.0 GHz
> 3000 employees: Quad Intel XEON IV 3.0 GHz
Operating System
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
Windows Server 2003 Web Edition (only with MSDE)
Windows 2000 Server, Standard Edition Service Pack 4 (SP4) or higher
Services
IIS (w/ ASP.NET 2.0)
SMTP
RAM
512MB minimum, recommended 1024 MB
Recommended: 1024MB up to 1000 Employees and 50 concurrent users
128MB per additional 500 employees
PLUS 128 meg per additional 25 concurrent users
Part 6 - Abra Suite Client/Intranet/Internet Information
1. Indicate the number of clients accessing Abra Workforce Connections from the company Intranet :______Internet ______
2. Client Hardware profile:
- A Microsoft Operating System (Win98 to WinXP) that is capable of running Internet Explorer 6.01)
3. Indicate the number of employees who will be accessing the Abra Workforce Connections data from the internet for:
- ______General Employee information access and change requests
(Intranet/Internet/Both)
- ______Benefit Open Enrollment and Life Events
(Intranet/Internet/Both)
Abra Suite client configurations
Recommended Workstation Configuration
• Microsoft® Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista Business Edition
• Intel Pentium III or compatible 1.3 (GHz) or higher
• RAM: 256 MB of RAM minimum; 512 MB of RAM or higher recommended
• 500MB of hard disk space for full suite of products
• SVGA color monitor
• 100Mbps network card for network installations (10Mbps minimum)
• Internet access using Internet Explorer Version 5.0 or higher
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