As of April 16, 2020 SARS-CoV-2 Response
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System Requirements
Minimum Server Specifications - Small Single Site
These minimum server specifications are valid for the following parameters:
- Single site
- Up to 30 trunks
- Up to 500 calls per hour
- Up to 50 extensions / users
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows Server 2019 Desktop Experience Edition
- Windows Server 2016 Desktop Experience Edition
- Windows 10 (Desktop mode)
Note: PHONE-LiNK is not supported on a Windows server that is also configured as a Windows domain controller.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- Processor: As advised by Microsoft for Windows Operating Systems specified above
- 4GB Memory
- 20GB free hard drive space
- Network adapter connected to a TCP/IP network (not wireless)
Virtual environments are supported e.g. Vmware, Hyper-V
Note: A small single site server installation may co-exist with other applications on a shared server. However, if the machine experiences performance issues then a dedicated server should be used.
Minimum Server Specifications - Medium Multi Site
These minimum server specifications are valid for the following parameters:
- Up to 6 sites
- Up to 150 trunks across combined sites
- Up to 2000 calls per hour
- Up to 400 extensions / users
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows Server 2019 Desktop Experience Edition
- Windows Server 2016 Desktop Experience Edition
- Windows 10 (Desktop mode)
Note: PHONE-LiNK is not supported on a Windows server that is also configured as a Windows domain controller.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- Processor: As advised by Microsoft for Windows Operating Systems specified above
- 4GB Memory
- 20GB free hard drive space
- Network adapter connected to a TCP/IP network (not wireless)
Virtual environments are supported e.g. Vmware, Hyper-V
Note: A dedicated server is required for medium server installations.
Minimum Server Specifications - Large Multi Site
These minimum server specifications are valid for the following parameters:
- Up to 6 sites sites
- Up to 300 trunks across combined sites
- Up to 4000 calls per hour
- Up to 1000 extensions / users
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows Server 2019 Desktop Experience Edition
- Windows Server 2016 Desktop Experience Edition
- Windows 10 (Desktop mode)
Note: PHONE-LINK is not supported on a Windows server that is also configured as a Windows domain controller.
Microsoft SQL Server Requirements
- SQL Server 2008 R2
- SQL LocalDB*
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- Processor: As advised by Microsoft for Windows Operating Systems specified above
- 4GB Memory
- 20GB free hard drive space
- Network adapter connected to a TCP/IP network (not wireless)
Virtual environments are supported e.g. Vmware, Hyper-V
Note: A dedicated server is required for medium server installations.
PHONE-LiNK PC Client
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows 10 (Desktop mode)
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- 1.8 GHz Pentium-class processor
- SVGA display
- 2GB Memory
- 1GB free hard drive space
- Network adapter connected to a TCP/IP network
- Keyboard and mouse
Note: ultra-wide monitors not supported
PHONE-LiNK Mac Client
Supported Operating Systems
- macOS Version 10.15: Catalina
- macOS Version 10.14: Mojave
- macOS Version 10.13: High Sierra
- macOS Version 10.12: Sierra
- OSX Version 10.11: El Capitan
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- Mac with an Intel processor
- SVGA display
- 1GB Memory
- 1GB free hard drive space
- Network adapter connected to a TCP/IP network
- Keyboard and mouse
PHONE-LiNK Operator PC Client
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows 10 (Desktop mode)
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- 1.8 GHz Pentium-class processor
- SVGA display
- 2GB Memory
- 1GB free hard drive space
- Network adapter connected to a TCP/IP network
- Keyboard and mouse
Maximum Operators per Server
- Up to 6 PHONE-LiNK Operator
PHONE-LiNK TAPI Driver
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows 10 (Desktop mode)
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- 1.8 GHz Pentium-class processor
- SVGA display
- 2GB Memory
- 1GB free hard drive space
- Network adapter connected to a TCP/IP network
- Keyboard and mouse
Web Dialing
Supported Versions
Browser | Extension / Add-on |
---|---|
Microsoft Edge Legacy (PC) | Telephone Number Detection 1.2.5 |
Google Chrome (PC and Mac) | Telephone Number Detection 1.2.5 |
Mozilla Firefox (PC) | Telephone Number Detection 1.2.5 |
Opera (PC and Mac) | Telephone Number Detection 1.2.6 |
Safari (Mac) | Telephone Number Detection 1.2.6 |
*Microsoft security patch MS14-080 stops web-page dialing working with IE11. Please contact the support desk if you are experiencing this issue.
Skype for Business
Supported Versions
- Skype for Business 2015 and 2016 client
Enchancements
Supported Versions
- Directory integration: Microsoft Active Directory 2000, 2003, 2003 (R2), 2008, 2008 (R2) & 2012
- Calendar Integration: Microsoft Exchange 2010 - 2013
Microsoft Components
.NET Framework
- .NET 4.5 Framework (required and shipped with software).
Note: PHONE-LiNK Server makes use of a light weight embedded database.