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FARONICS CORE README
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This readme file details some important information about the Faronics Core
release that you have just downloaded.
Faronics Core is a fully scalable enterprise level console that supports the monitoring
and management of multiple computers from a central location. 
This file references some information contained in the Deep Freeze Enterprise and 
Faronics Core users guides. It is recommended that these user guides be downloaded 
and kept handy for reference.
The Faronics Core and Deep Freeze Enterprise user guides are available in the Faronics 
Content Library at www.faronics.com/library.

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CONTENTS
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1. ABOUT THIS RELEASE
2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
3. INSTALLING FARONICS CORE AND DEEP FREEZE LOADIN
4. SUPPORT

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ABOUT THIS RELEASE
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Faronics Core supports the monitoring and management of multiple workstations from 
a central location. It acts as a central database repository for reporting, 
communication, and product control. While Faronics Core implements basic functionality 
shared across multiple products, its primary role is to serve as a common platform for 
the management of other Faronics products. The basic functionality of Faronics Core is 
extended by installing product Loadins. Loadins extend Faronics Core functionality with 
new, product-specific status, actions, and reports. A product Loadin is a software 
library that adds new product-specific functionality to Faronics Core. 

Users with less than 1000 workstations are still encouraged to use Faronics Core
provided that the appropriate hardware to host an installation of Faronics Core exists.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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The following system requirements must be met to successfully install Faronics Core:
- 32- or 64-bit editions of Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
- 32- or 64-bit editions of Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008 R2 and 2012
- The console also requires Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1 and Microsoft MMC 3.0

Core Server Requirements:
The following system requirements must be met to successfully install Core Server:
- 32- or 64-bit editions of Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
- 32- or 64-bit editions of Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008 R2 and 2012
- Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1 and Microsoft MMC 3.0

Hardware Requirements:
Minimum:
- Pentium 4, 2.8 Ghz or equivalent
- 2 GB RAM
- 80 GB available hard disk space

Recommended:
- Dual Core Pentium 2.4 Ghz or equivalent
- 3 GB RAM
- 80 GB available hard disk space

Core Database Requirements:
- Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP2 or
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 SP2 (all editions) or
- Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express (for managing less than 500 workstations)

Deep Freeze Loadin:
- Deep Freeze Enterprise 7.0 or higher
- Faronics Core 3.2 or higher

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INSTALLING FARONICS CORE AND DEEP FREEZE LOADIN
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Double-click Faronics_Core_and_Deep_Freeze_Loadin URL shortcut to download an
installation package that will deploy Faronics Core and Deep Freeze Loadin.

*** NOTE - Deep Freeze must be disabled prior to attempting to install the Core.

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SUPPORT
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Every effort has been made to design this software for ease of use and to be problem
free. If problems are encountered, contact Technical Support via support.faronics.com.