Chapter 3: Pre-installation Tasks

System requirements for Windows platforms

To use DirectConnect for z/OS on Windows platforms, you must have the requirements described in the following table.

**Table 3-4: System requirements for Windows platforms**
Item	Requirements
CPU	Sybase recommends an Intel-compatible processor with a minimum of 500 megahertz.
RAM	512MB of RAM to run Windows for any DirectConnect z/OS product.
Storage	A minimum of 300MB, plus at least 500KB for each locale you plan to support.
Software	Microsoft Windows: Microsoft Data Access Component (MDAC) latest version. This is required for the DirectConnect server machine and the machine running Adaptive Server. For SNA LU 6.2 connectivity for Windows 2000, Microsoft Host Integration Server (HIS) 2000 Clients