Does FYI include hardware?
No Concordance FYI Server is client/server software installed on your server. It doesn't include hardware.
What kind of server hardware do I need to run FYI?
For best performance a Windows XP or 2000 server with Xeon™ Hyper Threaded (HT) processors running at least 3 GHz, a minimum of 2GB RAM is recommended. A disk caching, fault tolerant RAID 1+0 array controller is recommended for speed and data integrity.
Will FYI software limit the number of users?
To ensure performance standards, the FYI software will support 50 concurrent users per Pentium Hyper Threaded (HT) or Xeon processor. To support more users, simply add more CPU's.
What kind of computer do I need to run FYI?
Any modern workstation or laptop that will run the latest version of Windows XP and Internet Explorer with access to the Internet should work.
Do I need a Web Server to install FYI?
No, FYI is a native software application which runs directly on your server. It does not require a Web Server (e.g. Microsoft IIS®, Apache®). However, FYI is accessed through a Web browser and requires users to have Internet access and Internet Explorer.
Do I need to convert my databases to FYI?
No, the FYI uses native Concordance databases. No conversion is necessary.
How does FYI handle database security?
FYI incorporates several levels of security. All data transmitted between the server and the client is encrypted using RSA 1024-bit or 128-bit encryption standards. Concordance menu and field level security is enabled and respected. Two levels of firewall protection are also provided.
Can FYI use my Windows NT user policy?
Yes, Windows NT, Active Directory, LDAP, and PDC secure logins can be used by FYI, making user administration easy and fully integrated with your existing network policies. FYI will utilize NT/PDC/Active Directory authentication, passing all logon's and passwords to your existing domain server for verification and enforcement of password policies including expiration, length, mix of alphanumerics, and all other policy restrictions used by the firm. FYI also supports its own database-specific and server-global firewall settings.
Do I need to install FYI in my firm's DMZ?
The FYI does not need to live in the DMZ. It can be installed anywhere. In fact we recommend against installing it in the DMZ. That would expose your firm to needless security risks. A better place for FYI is on the LAN. We recommend using NAT (Network Address Translation) or PAT (Port Address Translation) to open an inbound port to the server and installing the server on SSL port 443.
