System Requirements - Database Server

Note:

When using POS-partner in a Database Server role, Vital recommends that the PC/Server Random Access Memory (RAM) is increased to improve Microsoft Database Engine (MSDE) performance.


Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server
Client/Server LAN Installation

Recommended System Requirements
Low Volume Configuration - Less than 5000 transactions/month
Processor 500 Megahertz
Memory (RAM) 256 Megabytes (MB)
256 Megabytes (MB) for API
Storage (Available Disk Space) 500 Megabytes (MB)

Recommended System Requirements
Medium to High Volume Configuration - 5000 to 10000 transactions/month
Processor 750 Megahertz
Memory (RAM) 256 Megabytes (MB)
256 Megabytes (MB) for API
Storage (Available Disk Space) 1024 Megabytes (MB)


Operating System Version(s)
Windows 2000 Server / Advanced Server
Service Pack 1, Compatible
Service Pack 2, Not Tested No Known Issues

Note: Windows 2000 Small Business Server 4.5 is not currently supported due to the integrated version of SQL Server 7.0.

Processor
Intel Pentium®, Pentium® II, Pentium® III, Pentium® IV, Intel® Celeron™
AMD K6®, AMD K6-2®, AMD K6-3®, AMD Athlon™, AMD Duron™ Processor

Display
15" or larger SVGA 800x600 DPI Capable Color Monitor 

Report Printer
Any Windows Supported Letter/Legal Capable Printer

Receipt Printer
Any Windows Supported Letter/Legal Capable Printer

Epson POS Printers with Windows Drivers
Star POS Printers with Windows Drivers

VeriFone 250/900

IVI/Checkmate eNscribe 612 Thermal
100% VeriFone 250/900 compatible roll printer (RS232 Only)

Modem
Please Refer to the Modem Compatibility Guide

LAN (Local Area Network) Minimum Requirements
Protocols
Microsoft TCP/IP Stack
WINS Resolution Enabled Ethernet
10BaseT or 100BaseTX (preferred)
Microsoft Windows Network

Other
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.xx or higher

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