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| - | ====== Operating System Setup ====== | ||
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| - | This section outlines Pre Software Installation procedures that should be made. They will ensure proper operation of the software and help CCS Support any technical issues that may arise. | ||
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| - | ===== Networking ===== | ||
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| - | Networking applies to locations that have more than one computer connecting the CCS database. | ||
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| - | The purpose of this document is to describe a simple network. Therefore this will only focus on Peer To Peer Networking. | ||
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| - | This is a check list of what is required: | ||
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| - | ==== Router: ==== | ||
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| - | • All computers must be connected to the same router. | ||
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| - | WorkGroup: ==== | ||
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| - | • All computers should be on the same workgroup. | ||
| - | From the Windows Start Menu - Right click on My Computer, select Properties. | ||
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| - | Use a common workgroup name, such as the first word in the Business name. | ||
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| - | ===== Computer Name: ===== | ||
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| - | • The Computer name of the Server should be the Name of the Database that is being used plus an extension:"_01". | ||
| - | • If the computer name is not this, CCS will adjust the name of the computer when configuring the software to work with a network. | ||
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| - | Server: ===== | ||
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| - | • The computer that is the server should have a static IP Address. This will increase network stability. | ||
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| - | Remote Connection ===== | ||
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| - | CCS recommends setting up a remote connection to each terminal. There are many solutions available to remote connection. | ||
| - | One option is Logmein.com | ||
| - | Go to logmein.com; follow the onsite instructions to create a new Logmein account. They offer a free account which allows multiple computers to be connected. | ||
| - | From each computer repeat the following steps: | ||
| - | Log in to logmein.com from each computer on the network that will be used. | ||
| - | Once this account is created, the computers on the network should be added to it. | ||
| - | As you install the Logmein application on each computer, create a common windows user account on each computer. There is information on how to create a Windows User Account in this help. | ||
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| - | ===== VPN ===== | ||
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| - | === Windows User Accounts === | ||
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| - | In the interest of security, each computer should have a limited user account. An account that can't install programs or change common settings. This will prevent user based problems. | ||
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| - | From the Control Panel go to User Accounts. Create a new User Account, make sure it is a limited account with no password. Name it Cashier. | ||
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| - | ===== Name the Account: ===== | ||
| - | Cashier | ||
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| - | Choose Limited Account | ||
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| - | ==== Printer Setup ==== | ||
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| - | After setting up the new user. Log into Windows with this account. | ||
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| - | Go to Printers and faxes from the Control Panel, Set the default printer to the receipt printer. | ||
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| - | To set the default printer, right click on the printer and select "Set as Default Printer" | ||
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| - | Follow your printers manuals guidelines for installation. | ||
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| - | ===== Environment Setup ===== | ||
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| - | Right click on the taskbar, select properties. Uncheck "Keep the task bar on top of other windows." | ||
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| - | Right click on the desktop, select properties. Set the Display to 16 bit or above, and 1024 X 768 Screen Resolution | ||
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| - | Click on the Screen Saver tab, select a screen saver and choose 5 minutes. | ||
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| - | Click on the Power button: | ||
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| - | From this point, computers provide different options depending on the hardware. | ||
| - | Standby Do Not StandBy | ||
| - | Hibernate Do Not Turn Off | ||
| - | Harddisks Do Not Turn Off | ||
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| - | This is a very important Setting: | ||
| - | Right click on My Computer from the Desktop, or Start Menu. Select Properties. | ||
| - | Go to System Restore, and ensure that the check box, Turn Off System Restore is not Checked. | ||
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