Technical Information

The Dynafact Manufacturing System (DMS) operates on a Microsoft SQL Server backbone. What this means is that in order to access your database an installation of Microsoft SQL must be present, either on the network server, or on your individual workstation.  SQL Server SQL Server 2005 is currently supported.

 
With the DMS you can use Microsoft SQL Server Express Version. This is a free self contained, instance-specific installation of the database engine. Although the Express version is not a full version of Microsoft SQL (it does not include any system administration tools, or connectivity tools), it can be run on its own as the database server.  

Most installations of DMS will use a fully licensed copy of Microsoft SQL Server 2005. A typical installation will require either Microsoft SQL Server Workgroup Edition or Microsoft SQL Server Standard Edition, depending on the specific needs of your company. Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Edition can also be used, but this version is more expensive and typically supports hundreds of users.  

For a comparison of the different version of Microsoft SQL Server, please see: 

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/prodinfo/features/compare-features.mspx. 

Note that Microsoft refers to a user license or “seat” for SQL server as a CAL which stands for Client Access License.  

Summary 

Multiple users: 

1. Server running Microsoft SQL Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
2. Computer work station(s) running Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7. 
3. Crystal Report XI to edit and create new reports. One copy for each user who will be editing and creating new reports. All other users can view reports as required. 

Standalone: 

1. Computer running Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 with SQL Server SQL Server 2005 SQL Express. SQL Express is free to use from Microsoft.
2. Crystal Report XI to edit and create new reports. 

Please contact us for details on software/hardware configurations.