Lesson 1.2 – System Requirements and Support Browsers

Because FastFund Online is a true Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud-based application, it requires no heavy local server installations. It is written using the latest software technologies and a flexible SQL database structure. However, to ensure optimal performance and a seamless user experience, your local workstation and network should meet specific minimum requirements.

In this lesson, we will cover the technical specifications, network requirements, and additional software needed to run FastFund smoothly.

1. Computer and Operating System

While FastFund runs in your web browser, having adequate processing power ensures the application remains responsive.

• PC Requirements: Recommended processor is a Pentium III/600 or higher. The minimum requirement is a Pentium II/266.
• Mac Requirements: Must run OS X or later, utilizing at least a Power PC 604e 266MHz G3 or G4 processor.

2. Display and Memory

FastFund features a responsive User Interface/User Experience (UX/UI) design. As you adjust your web browser page, the menu elements automatically adapt to your screen size—whether you are on a full desktop, a tablet, or a mobile phone.

• Recommended Display: A minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 color is required to properly view transaction grids and reports without excessive scrolling.
• Memory (RAM): For PCs, 256 MB is recommended, with a minimum of 128 MB. For Macs, a minimum of 128 MB is required.

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3. Network Connection and Latency

Since all data processing happens in the cloud, a stable internet connection is the most critical component of your setup.

• Bandwidth: A minimum of 56 kbps per concurrent user is required.
• Network Latency: To ensure fast transaction saving and page loading, your network latency to the FastFund servers (https://araizeonline.com) should be 100 milliseconds or less. Latency of 200 milliseconds or more will result in noticeably decreased performance.

4. Required Additional Software

FastFund generates highly detailed, FASB-compliant reports and donor receipts. To properly view, preview, or print these documents, your computer must be equipped to handle PDF files.

• Adobe Reader: You will need Adobe Reader installed on your machine. This is available as a free download from Adobe’s website. With this viewer, you can accurately view and print any of the generated PDF documents and reports from the software.

5. Data Security and Backups

While you are responsible for your local hardware, Araize manages the security and redundancy of your data in the cloud. Araize runs daily backups of all data files. Through their server provider, they employ multiple backup file redundancies for top-tier security. These backup files are reliably maintained for one full year, ensuring your financial data is safe from local hardware failures.