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2. Participant Workstation, Network & Security IMO_MAN_0024 Monitor Printer 25 Support for DirectX 9 graphics and 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum), WDDM driver, Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware and 32 bits per pixel. 26 If connecting to the IESO through an internal network over the web, then the appropriate participant network equipment will be required. 27 The supported monitor must be SVGA with a resolution capability of 800 x 600 pixels or greater. 28 It is recommended that a printer with high resolution of at least 600 dpi and that supports multiple fonts be used. Other Components 29 Additional components that should be included with your system are a compatible twobutton mouse, keyboard, and 1.44 MB high-density floppy disk drive. 30 A Smartcard and reader are highly recommended options. 31 DVD-ROM drive 2.1.2 Software Requirements Operating System 32 The recommended operating system is Windows XP SP2 or Vista as shown on the IESO Supported Client Platform web page at : http://www.ieso.ca/imoweb/ti/ti_Supported-Client-Platform.asp . Previous versions of Windows are no longer supported by the IESO. The operating system must have support for the TCP/IP protocol. Note: When Windows is used as the operating system, the preferred Short Date format is yyyy/mm/dd. Other Short Date formats may be used provided the year placement is set to yyyy. Go to the Control Panel Regional Settings to make this adjustment. The delivery dates used by the Internet Explorer browser in the submission of bids are generated from this date setting and value. Browser 33 All IESO applications within the MPI are fully tested with the supported OS /Browser and JRE combinations. 34 128-bit encryption is standard with the Internet Explorer browser and this can be verified under the 'Help' menu and then the 'About Internet Explorer' menu selection. IESO secure web sites also have been configured to work with SSL 3.0 or higher which requires this level of encryption. 35 The viewing resolution must be 800 x 600 pixels or higher in view maximized mode. 6 Public Issue 21.1 – March 15, 2010 - estimated
Participant Technical Reference Manual 2. Participant Workstation, Network & Security Firewall 36 Internet Explorer has been tested with the Notice of Disagreement (NOD) and Meter Trouble Reporting (MTR) applications. MTR and NOD will function as expected with the supported Microsoft OS, Internet Explorer combinations 37 The IESO Portal is accessible with the supported Microsoft OS, Internet Explorer combinations as well as Netscape 7.2 or 8.0 or Mozilla Firefox 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0.1 or Safari 2.0. These specifications are provided by the IESO‟s Portal vendor. 38 Browser requirements as recommended by Entrust for the Entrust Authority Administration Services tool for the IESO desktop digital IDs (EPF files) are as shown on the IESO Supported Client Platform web page. However see http://www.entrust.com/pki/admin_services/specs.htm for complete information 39 It is recommended that the each Market Participant ensure that each participant workstation is protected by an appropriate firewall for the network and workstations being used. The choice of the technology to be employed is up to the Market Participant. Issue 21.1 – March 15, 2010 - estimated Public 7
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