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Introduction
Wordfast Server (WFS) is a Translation Memory (TM) and Terminology server. It is
used by trained professionals in the translation industry, such as LSPs (Language
Service Providers) and translation departments.
Client applications include Wordfast PRO, Wordfast Anywhere, Wordfast Classic, and
other compatible applications. Appendix 2 describes an API to build a connector to
WFS.
Supported platforms
WFS runs as a 32-bit Windows application on any Windows machine that is
connected to the Internet. WFS will also run on 64-bit versions of Windows. Windows
2000™, Windows XP™, Windows server™ 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012, Windows Vista™,
Windows Seven™, Windows 8™, can be used as physical platforms to run WFS.
Required environment
WFS does not require any third-party database system – it uses its own proprietary
database and indexing system. Thus, it is not necessary to own or enable Windows
database services or DBMSes like Microsoft SQL server™, ODBC, Oracle™, etc.
For optimal performance of WFS, you should minimize the number of third-party
applications and services installed and running on that workstation..
Client-server communication channel
WFS uses TCP-IP to communicate with clients. It uses its own protocol on top of TCPIP, as well as its own military-strength encryption method. Thus, all WFS needs is a
valid Windows socket. IIS or other services do not need to be activated.
Physical requirements
WFS needs only a basic, Windows platform with an internet connection to run.
Hard disk: A minimum of 10 Mbytes is necessary to install and run the application.
For the database (Translation Memories and glossaries), reserve three times the
expected bare database size to accommodate indexes and temporary files.
RAM: Over 2 Gbytes of RAM.
Processor: Any processor can be used.
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