SmartAdvocate Server Software Requirements
SmartAdvocate is an award-winning, feature-rich legal case management system. Our server version provides your firm complete control over your data. It offers secure remote access to your caseload, simplifying collaboration on cases.
The application server and data can be located anywhere, eliminating time-consuming manual updates.

Database & Web Server (one machine for up to 100 users)
O/S
Windows Server 2012, or later
Database
Microsoft SQL 2012, or later (Standard or Enterprise edition)
Web Server
Microsoft IIS 8.0 or later
Office Software
Microsoft Office 2010, or later (only MS Word is required)
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
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Number of cores
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Example Processor
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PassMark Score
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RAM
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System Hard Drive
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Database Hard Drive
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Document Hard Drive
MINIMUM
RECOMMENDED
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10-12 Logical Cores
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Intel Xeon E-2176G @ 3.70GHz
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15,000+
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32GB
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100 GB SSD (RAID1)*
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100 GB SSD (RAID1)*
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As needed (RAID5)*
*This is the space required by SmartAdvocate software/database and not the actual size of the hard drive.
**The hard drive size for the Documents and Images is an estimate and will depend on your firm’s document scanning and retention polices as well as types of the documents you are storing.
Workstations
O/S
Windows 7 or later; MacOS Version 10.15: "Catalina" or later
Browser
Internet Explorer 11, Edge, e. Google Chrome 78+, Edge 88+, Safari 13+
Office Software
Microsoft Office 2010, or later
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
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Workstation Processor
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Workstation RAM
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Workstation Monitor
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Network Speed
MINIMUM
RECOMMENDED
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Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.70GHz (or similar)
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8GB
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24" (Resolution 1920x 1200)
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100 Mbps
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