GM Scan Tools & Software IT Guidelines

GM hardware:

GM MDI:

https://www.obd2tool.com/goods-1621-GM+MDI+Scan+tool.html

GM MDI2:

https://www.obd2tool.com/goods-10216-Best-quality-GM-MDI-2-Diagnostic-Tool-with-WIFI.html

GM Tech2:

https://www.obd2tool.com/goods-1568-GM+Tech2+GM+Scanner+-CANdi++TIS+(Works+for+GMSAABOPELSUZUKIISUZUHolden).html

VXDIAG VCX NANO GM:

wifi version: https://www.obd2tool.com/goods-5278-VXDIAG-VCX-NANO-for-GM-OPEL-GDS2-Diagnostic-Tool-with-WIFI.html

wired version: https://www.obd2tool.com/goods-5086-VXDIAG-VCX-NANO-for-GM-OPEL-GDS2-Diagnostic-Tool.html

GM software:

TIS2000:

https://www.obd2tool.com/goods-1603-OPEL+TIS2000.html

Tech2win, GlobalTis, Gds2:

https://www.obd2tool.com/goods-10251-GM-MDI-2-GDS2-gds-tech-2-software-Sata-HDD-for-Vauxhall-OpelBuick-and-Chevrolet.html

General Notes

The GM IT guidelines are organized as follows:

• Good – the minimum acceptable systems capability/components for conducting diagnostics and programming with related GM hardware and

• Better – the systems infrastructure capability/components that will deliver better performance and security while seeking to maximize the lifecycle of the

• Best – the systems infrastructure capability/components that will deliver best performance and security while seeking to maximize the lifecycle of the

NOTE: If you are looking to purchase new infrastructure, systems or solutions, please

adhere to the specifications outlined in the “Better or Best” sections.

Hardware

The following section details guidelines for required hardware and software as well as a guide for purchasing new hardware and software. NOTE: GM hardware and software must be utilized on a dedicated computer.

Consumer-Grade versus Enterprise-Grade: Most computer manufacturers offer two different grades of computers: consumer-grade hardware intended for home and personal use, and enterprise-grade hardware intended for businesses. While the price of consumer-grade hardware may seem attractive for independent businesses, oftentimes the total cost of ownership ends up being greater due to the limited functionality, higher failure rates, and more complex support.

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