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 2000 and
SQL Server 2005 are 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 2000 or 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 Server 2000 or Microsoft SQL Server
2005.
2. Computer
work station(s) running Windows XP or
Vista.
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 or Vista with either SQL Server 2000
MSDE or SQL
Server 2005 SQL Express. Both MSDE and SQL
Express are free to use from Microsoft.
2. Crystal
Report XI to edit and create new
reports.
Please contact us for details on
software/hardware configurations.
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