Release Information

Quest Capacity Manager for SQL Server

Supported SQL Server Versions

Capacity Manager for SQL Server supports the following for the Console (client where Capacity Manager is installed), database repository and monitored SQL Servers.

• Microsoft SQL Server 2005
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Service Pack 3a or higher

Console:

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1 or 2
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional - 64 bit Edition
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4
• Microsoft Windows 2003
• Microsoft Windows 2003 - 64 bit Edition
• Microsoft Windows Vista
• Microsoft Windows 2008

Preparing for Installation

Privileges Required for Installation

To install Capacity Manager for SQL Server, you must have these privileges:

• Proper permission to create and run SQL Server Agent jobs
• Database Administrator privileges to run DBCC commands

Hardware Requirements 

• Computer with Pentium IV (Core 2 Duo recommended) or compatible processor
• Minimum 512MB
• Minimum 130MB of disk space for a full installation (includes up to 54 MB of temporary setup files that are removed automatically after installation)
• CD-ROM drive or Internet connection (required for installation only)
• VGA monitor, 1024 x 768 resolution, small fonts
• Printer (optional) for printing graphs and reports
• Mouse (required to access all features)

Software Requirements

• .Net Framework 2.0 must be installed on the console before installing Quest Capacity Manager
• SharePoint 2003, Office SharePoint Server 2007, or SharePoint Services 2.0 or 3.0 must be used on instances monitored with the Manage SharePoint Capacity tool
• Spotlight on SQL Server Enterprise v2.0.2 must be configured for instances to use the Performance Capacity tool
• Microsoft SQL Server Books Online is highly recommended. Go to Microsoft’s support web site and search for SQL Server Books Online: http://support.microsoft.com/

Date Posted	Name	Version	File Type	Size
Jul 24, 2008	Capacity Manager for SQL Server - Release Notes	2.6		100.44 KB