Analysis- System Specification

Analysis- System Specification

In order to design my database on Microsoft Access the software I will

need is as following. I will need the operating system of Windows XP.

This is because this version of Windows is more up-to-data and more

professional to use than say, Windows 98. Also Windows XP will have

better and more up-to-date features than older versions would have.

I will need the applications programmes of Microsoft Access 2003 and

Microsoft Word 2003. The reasons for this is because I will need

Microsoft Access to perform such actions as creating the database and

I will need Microsoft Word to perform such actions as creating a mail

merge. Also I will need Microsoft Access 2003 and Microsoft Word 2003

because these are more up to date and more professional versions

compared to older versions such as Microsoft Access 2000 and Microsoft

Word 2000.

The hardware I will need in order to carry out my database is as

following. I will need a processor that has a minimum of 1GB

(Gigabyte). The reason for me needing a processor this size is because

this will enable me to have a larger overall volume of work stored on

the computer and will allow me system to run quickly.

I will also need a RAM (Random Access Memory) of at least 512KB. I

will need this in order for my database to work quickly enough and

sufficiently enough for the needs of my end user. I also do not need

too much memory, as I would then be wasting large amounts of this.

Further hardware that I need is a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a Hard

Drive of at least 60GB. I will need a hard drive this size in order

for my database to work quickly and sufficiently enough for the needs

of my end user. Also I do not need too much memory, as doing so would

be wasting large amounts, as it is not being filled.

Other hardware that I need are peripherals. These are things such as a

keyboard, a mouse, a monitor, a printer and a PC. The type of keyboard

I will need is an ergonomic keyboard rather than just a standard

QWERTY keyboard. This is because if a lot of work is carried out

involving a lot of typing having an ergonomic keyboard may help to

reduce the stress of working on a computer for long periods and may

also help to reduce both back and neck pain.

A further peripheral I will need is a mouse. The type of mouse I will

need is a standard roller ball mouse with a scroll bar.