This section covers the basic hardware requirements necessary to run Restaurant Manager in either a single user or networked system. The RESTAURANT MANAGER™ POS System will operate on computers that meet the detailed specifications. Where ASI Dealers are given some latitude to the brands they choose, ASI does have a list of certified hardware and a list of certified vendors that is constantly being updated on the ASI website. The information listed in this topic should be considered as a basic minimum when selecting hardware. Please note, however, that many of the topics mentioned in this chapter are covered in greater detail in a separate, specific publications.
System equipment must run off dedicated power lines and/or be outfitted with power protection. In addition, because even small electrical spikes can corrupt data communicated across networks, it is recommended that the Advantage Database Server be installed on networked systems.
To secure data and maintain system operation in the event of catastrophic failure of the hard drive, it is recommended that the redundancy interface be installed on networked systems.
And to improve support services, it is recommended that resellers install an two factor authentication application that allows remote access to the system (i.e. LogMeIn Central).
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