Technical Standards

1. All Servers with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems must be running Windows 2012r2 Server or later, and have all of the latest Microsoft Service Packs and Critical Updates installed.
2. All Desktop PC’s and Notebooks/Laptops with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems must be running Windows 8.1 Pro or later, and have all of the latest Microsoft Service Packs and Critical Updates installed.
3. All Server and Desktop Software must be Genuine, Licensed and Vendor-Supported.
4. The environment must have a currently licensed, up-to-date and Vendor-Supported Server-based Antivirus Solution protecting all Servers, Desktops, Notebooks/Laptops, and Email.
5. The environment must have a currently licensed, Vendor-Supported Server-based Backup Solution that can be monitored and send notifications on job failures and successes.
6. The environment must have a currently licensed, Vendor-Supported Hardware Firewall between the Internal Network and the Internet.
7. All Wireless data traffic in the environment must be securely encrypted.
8. All Equipment must be newer than three (3) years old and no older than three (3) years. Exceptions will made for equipment that have an active OEM or after market warranty.