Operating System Setup

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.

Networking applies to locations that have more than one computer connecting the CCS database.

The purpose of this document is to describe a simple network. Therefore this will only focus on Peer To Peer Networking.

This is a check list of what is required:

• All computers must be connected to the same router.

• 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.

• 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.

• The computer that is the server should have a static IP Address. This will increase network stability.

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.

We recommend setting up an Hamachi account if you require a VPN.

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.

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.

Cashier

Choose Limited Account

After setting up the new user. Log into Windows with this account.

Go to Printers and faxes from the Control Panel, Set the default printer to the receipt printer.

To set the default printer, right click on the printer and select “Set as Default Printer”

Follow your printers manuals guidelines for installation.

Right click on the taskbar, select properties. Uncheck “Keep the task bar on top of other windows.”

Right click on the desktop, select properties. Set the Display to 16 bit or above, and 1024 X 768 Screen Resolution

Click on the Screen Saver tab, select a screen saver and choose 5 minutes.

Click on the Power button:

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

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.