Sage MAS 500: Sage MAS 500 SQL Server


Sage MAS 500 ERP Requirements: SQL Server


Sage MAS 500 takes advantage of the powerful database features that Microsoft’s SQL Server has to offer. Compared to other business software, business management and accounting systems place much higher demands on computer hardware, operating platforms, and communication protocols. www.isformy.biz wants you to know the exact system requirements necessary to use Sage MAS 500 BEFORE purchasing the software.

Sage Software recommends name-brand hardware over generic equivalents for both the client machines and servers. Plus, Microsoft only supports hardware that appears on their Hardware Compatibility Listings (HCL). Verify that you hardware appears on this list to ensure Microsoft supports it. Currently, only 32-bit processor hardware platforms are supported by Sage MAS 500.

The following table details guidelines for the Windows, SQL Server, and Sage MAS 500 edition, and the hardware required. To use Sage MAS 500, your company must meet or exceed the minimum requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Windows EditionSQL Server Edition
(Default Edition)
Minimum RequirementsRecommended
Sage MAS 500 Small BusinessWindows Server 2000/2003 Standard, Advanced/EnterpriseMSDESingle Pentium III 450
512 MB RAM
1 GB disk space
Single Pentium IV or better
512 MB RAM
2 GB disk space
Sage MAS 500 StandardWindows Server 2000/2003 Standard, Advanced/EnterpriseStandard or MSDEDual Pentium III 450
512 MB RAM
1 GB disk space
Dual Pentium IV or better
2-3 GB RAM
4 GB disk space
Sage MAS 500 EnterpriseWindows Server 2000/2003 Standard, Advanced/EnterpriseStandard or EnterpriseDual Pentium III 450
512 MB RAM
1 GB disk space
Dual Pentium IV or better (Quad capable)
3-8 GB RAM
10 GB disk space


The following table is an approximate guideline to help a company determine the basic hardware configuration recommended for a Sage MAS 500 SQL Server. The following usage scenarios are detailed with the number of users, amount of data created per year, and the module groups purchased.
Hardware Recommendation Matrix
Configuration32-bit ProcessorsMemoryMinimum Data Drive ConfigurationSage MAS 500 EditionSQL Server EditionServer Operating System Edition
1-10 users
< 1 GB data
Core, Dist
11 GB2-18 GB drives arrayed in RAID 1 configurationSmall BusinessMSDEStandard
11-30 users
1-4 GB data
Core, Dist, Mfg
23 GB6-18 GB drives arrayed in RAID 1 configurationStandardStandardStandard
11-30 users
5-10 GB data
Core, Dist, Mfg
44 GBMinimum 6-36 GB drives arrayed in RAID 1 or 10 configurationStandardEnterpriseStandard
31-60 users
2-4 GB data
Core, Dist, Mfg
23 GB6-18 GB drives arrayed in RAID 1 or 10 configurationEnterpriseStandardStandard
31-60 users
5-10 GB data
Core, Dist, Mfg
44 GBMinimum 6-36 GB drives arrayed in RAID 1 or 10 configurationEnterpriseEnterpriseStandard
31-60 users
3-15 GB data
Core, Dist, Mfg
44-8 GBMinimum 6-36 GB drives arrayed in RAID 1 or 10 configuration, storage enclosureEnterpriseEnterpriseStandard-Enterprise
61-100 users
3-15 GB data
Core, Dist, Mfg
48 GBMinimum 6-36 GB drives arrayed in RAID 1 or 10 configuration, storage enclosureEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterprise
61-100 users
16-30 GB data
Core, Dist, Mfg
8-Apr8-16 GBMulti-drive RAID 1 or 10 storage enclosure or Storage Area NetworkEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterprise
61-100 users
31+ GB data
Core, Dist, Mfg
8-Apr16 GBStorage Area Network (SAN)EnterpriseEnterpriseEnterprise
101+ users816-32 GBStorage Area Network (SAN)EnterpriseEnterpriseEnterprise


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