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Requirements

The following sections outline the basic requirements for running Restaurant Manager in a RDP enviroment.

Software Requirements

Restaurant Manager Software

• Restaurant Manager POS license for each station you will be running

RDP Client Software

• Remotix RDP Kiosk,SwipeRDP, or Jump Desktop RDP for MSR installations

• 2x Client or Microsoft RD for non MSR installations

Windows Operating Systems

• Windows Server (i.e. 2008) - The only official recommendation for using multiple remote desktop connections is a Windows Server OS with the appropriate number of Terminal Services CAL's.

• Windows 7 Pro - Windows 7 comes with a built in Remote Desktop (RDP) feature allowing remote access the server computer. Windows 7 is limited by default to one concurrent user per session.

• Windows 8 Pro - Windows 8 comes with a built in Remote Desktop (RDP) feature allowing remote access the server computer. Windows 8 is limited by default to one concurrent user per session.

Third Party RDP Concurrent Session Software

Third party utilities are available online for setting up test platforms using a Windows 8 OS and Windows 7 OS for multiple concurrent sessions. ASI can make no recommendations for these types of products and resellers should ensure that any software used is in compliance with Microsoft's Terms of Use.

• Thinstuff XP/VS Server- a cost effective multi-user Remote Desktop access solution for Windows using the standard Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). The Lite Version is purported to work with Windows 7 & 8 Pro and offers packing that supports an unlimited connection for one server. Windows Servers additions (i.e. 2008 and 2012) require XP/VS Terminal Server Standard edition.

  You can checkout pricing and download Thinstuff XP/VSC Server here: https://www.thinstuff.com/licensing/

Important: Thinstuff maybe susceptible to Windows updates affecting RDP. ASI neither endorses or recommends this product. ASI is not liable for any damages (direct or indirect) form use of Thinstuff Software. It is also the liability of the XP/VS Server purchaser/user to read and comply with the licensing terms of the particular Windows operating system or to contact Microsoft for clarification about those licensing terms.

Hardware Requirements

• iPad, Android or other tablet device capable of running an RDP-compliant Remote Desktop Client

• RDP Server Computer- Min 4GB RAM (see section on RAM)

• 2 to 3 Tablets: 2.6 ghz or faster Dual Core CPU. High Performance 7200k RPM SATA 3.0gb 64Mb Cache

• 4 Tablets or more: Quad Core, 3.0ghz or faster. High Performance 10k RPM SATA 6.0gb 64Mb Cache

Requirements (Other)

Network

Secure WiFi Network- Must meet PCI Requirements. This includes changing terminal services default port 3389.

MSR's for iPads

• Infinea Tab for non encryption - the model of Infinea Tab MSR is dependent on the iPad used.

• Magtek iDynamo for encryption

Recommended Hardware

Tablet Devices

• iPad 2

Non Encrypted MSR's

• Infinea Tab 2

Encrypted MSR's (requires Mercury)

• Magtek iDynamo

• iPad 4

Non Encrypted MSR's

• Infinea Tab 4

Encrypted MSR's (requires Mercury)

• Magtek iDynamo

• iPad Mini

Non Encrypted MSR's

• Infinea Tab M

Encrypted MSR's (requires Mercury)

• Magtek iDynamo

• Partner Tech EM 70 (Android)

Partner Tech offers a package with MSR and encasement

Windows O/S Memory Guidelines

Since each tablet that connects will be creating a virtual PC in server memory it is EXTREMELY Important that sufficient MEMORY (RAM) is installed in the PC that is functioning as the rmserver. And due to memory limitations of 32bit Windows, you MUST use a 64 bit Windows OS for anything other than 2 tablets.

The Windows OS itself uses anywhere from 1.6GB to 2.0 just to load the Windows operating system features, networking, file sharing etc. so you must plan memory per this model:

4GB RAM baseline PLUS 1Gb for each tablet, always rounding up for odd numbers.

For example: A site that will be using 3 Tablets should have 4GB baseline plus 1 GB for each tablet which would make it 7GB so round up to 8GB. Bottom line, DO NOT GO SHORT ON RAM.

FAILURE TO INSTALL ADEQUATE MEMORY WILL RESULT IN SLUGGISH PERFORMANCE AND POSSIBLY SYSTEM STABILITY PROBLEMS

RAM Limits by Operating Systems

Use this following Microsoft guidelines to determine RAM limits by operating system.

Additional information for RAM limitations can be found on Microsoft website using this link: Memory Limits for Windows Releases

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