HARVESTER Version 6.2 Options
Following a review of HARVESTER functionality, user preferences and requirements, HARVESTER Version 6.2 now consolidates all previous functionality from the Lite, Single Client and Standard versions into a single configuration: a fully network enabled application with a multi-user capability which will suit amateurs as well as more advanced and professional users who require collection to be simultaneously performed by a number of collectors at different intercept positions. Additionally, HARVESTER running on Microsoft SQL Server has also been re-introduced.

Although HARVESTER is now fully network capable, the application can still be run as a standalone system by co-locating both the application and database on the same PC or server. Using the standalone model, we recommend either Microsoft SQL Server Express or MySQL Community Edition and when taking full advantage of its multi-user capabilities and network functionality, we recommed Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise or MySQL Enterprise Edition.

The HARVESTER Version 6.2 client requires approximately 49 MB of hard disk space to install. In addition to this, MS SQL Server/MySQL will require between 500 MB and 1.2GB of disk space (depending on the version installed). Additionally, we recommend at least an initial 5 GB of free disk space to accommodate natural database growth and for the storing of intercept associated files.

Please note that users are responsible for providing and installing MS SQL Server/MySQL, as well as setting up database users and securing database by installing patches and implementing security recommendations as recommended by Microsoft and Oracle respectively. Users are also responsible for any additional database licencing that may be required with the use of Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise or MySQL Enterprise Editions.

	MS SQL Server Option Minimum Suggested Requirements: Server Windows Server O/S   Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express or higher   Network Card   Disk Space 500 to 800 MB plus initial 5 GB for database     Client Microsoft Windows 7 or 10   Network Card   Disk Space 10 MB
	MySQL Option Minimum Suggested Requirements: Server Any suitable Windows, Linux or Solaris Server O/S   MySQL 5.7 Enterprise Edition or above   Network Card   Disk Space 500 to 800 MB plus initial 5 GB for database     Client Microsoft Windows 7 or 10   Network Card   Disk Space 10 MB   Note that .NET Framework 4.5.2 or higher is required for HARVESTER clients connecting to MySQL 8 databases.