RSD Requirements

Associated Members reporting to SWX require some prerequisites in order to work efficiently. This list provides answers regarding which kind, when and where trades have to be reported to the SWX, as well as Users' Information, downloadable RSD Documentation and Support helpdesks.

Hardware Requirements

1. Can I use any other PCs than WinIntel PCs?
2. Which kind of hardware do I need for the SWX RSD application?

Hardware Platforms

1. Can I use any other PC platforms than Intel PC?

Software Requirements

1. Which software do I use for the SWX RSD application?
2. I am using a PC with pre-installed Windows. Can I use it for SWX RSD?
3. Can I use an OS in another language than U.S. English?
4. Can I use another Operating System instead of a Microsoft Windows version?
5. What is the future of SWX RSD in terms of software components?

Windows Versions

1. What about using RSD on Windows 2003?
2. Is the SWX RSD application running only on Windows Workstation versions?
3. If I have been using Windows NT4 or a 9x OS version, what can I do to run RSD on Windows 2000?
4. Can I use a Windows version with another language than U.S. English?
5. I am using a laptop PC with a preinstalled Windows version and I can't access the RSD site.
6. I use the latest version of Windows - why doesn't itwork with RSD?

Internet Browsers

1. Which adresses do I have to add to my Internet Browser exception list?
2. How do I use the Microsoft Java VM machine?

Java Versions

1. May I use an older version of Java than the one recommended by SWX?
2. I can't find the Java virtual machine after installation of Microsoft IE 6.
3. When starting the RSD applet, I receive the error message "Bad magic number.
4. I want to install the Java VM machine on my RSD Workstation. Where can I find it?

Other Software

1. What if I am not using RSD-supported software?
2. Can I use a REPO concentrator with the SWX RSD application?
3. Can I use the SWX RSD application trough a Microsoft Terminal Server?

VPN & Connections

1. Do I need a permanent Internet connection when using the SWX RSD application?
2. Can I use a standard SSL connection instead of a tunnel software?
3. Can I install the Cisco VPN Client on a Windows server and use it as concentrator?
4. What are the ports and protocols used for the RSD VPN connection software?
5. What if I can't reach any page on the SWX RSD site?
6. In case of SWX RSD connection problems, what are your troubleshooting guidelines?

Managing Certificates

1. Is it possible to install the RSD access certificate on more than one PC?
2. What happens if we have lost the initial SWX RSD letter?
3. How can we obtain our RSD passwords again?
4. Which of the certificates on the protected CVI page do we have to use?

VPN Installation

1. Do we need to buy the Cisco VPN Client software?
2. Can I work from different PCs using one VPN certificate?
3. Do I need to change the VPN Client software when I upgrade the Internet Explorer version?
4. Can I report for several members?
5. What exactly does the Cisco VPN RSD software do?

Firewalls

1. Do I need a firewall?
2. How can I traverse with the RSD application through my firewall?