Practice 2008 Terminal Server Configuration - Hardware Recommendations
The Practice 2008 system requires the following hardware and software when using Windows 2000 or 2003 Terminal Server Configuration (versus the client-server configuration). By using the Windows 2000/2003 Server operating system in the Terminal Server configuration, you can use older PCs as terminals or workstations. The number of colors is limited to 256, which should be adequate for practice management and word processing applications. The Server carries the entire burden, so it must be powerful. For more information about Microsoft Windows 2000 or 2003 Terminal Services, see http://www.microsoft.com
Please note that NexTech will support its Practice 2008 software. Your local hardware consultant will support your hardware, Windows operating system, Terminal Services, network, MS Office, and all other installed software. It is recommended that your support person by Microsoft Certified. It is essential that all staff with no prior Windows experience enroll in a local college or CompUSA Windows and Word courses before installation.
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Terminal Server Specification
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Recommended |
Minimum Required |
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Operating System |
Windows 2003 Server with Terminal Services Client Access Licenses*** (2003 Small Business Server does not allow use of Terminal Services in Application Mode) |
Windows 2000 Server with Terminal Services Client Access Licenses*** |
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Remote Access (for support)
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Terminal Server Connection via a static IP |
Approved remote software compatible with your OS such as Netmeeting, VNC, PCAnywhere |
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SQL Server |
SQL Server 2005 (Workgroup Edition or higher) for 15+ NexTech Licenses |
MSDE provided with NexTech Practice |
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Anti Virus Software |
Norton Anti Virus |
Other Anti-virus software such as McAfee |
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MS Office |
MS Office 2003 or newer |
MS Word 2000/ XP/2003 (2003 Minimum for NexEMR,
XP Minimum for HTML email) |
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CPU |
Dual Pentium 2.5+ GHz |
1.5+ GHz Pentium |
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RAM |
1
GB + 128 MB per
workstation |
512 MB + 64 MB per workstation SDRAM |
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Hard Disk |
500
GB+, RAID (if budget allows) |
80 GB + |
| Modem (if Ebilling) | US Robotics 56K Performance Pro model 3cp5610a or 3cp5699a | Brand Name With Onboard PCI Controller |
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Internet (Required) |
DSL or faster with static IP address |
DSL or faster with static IP address |
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CDROM |
Required |
Required |
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Power Supply |
UPS |
UPS |
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External Backup |
Daily automatic backup large enough to back up whole PC hard disk. |
Daily automatic backup large enough to back up all NexTech Data and Documents. |
Due to memory usage issues, NexTech recommends not running Exchange server on the same computer that the NexTech SQL Server will be running on.
Terminal Client Stations Specification
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Operating System |
Windows 2000, XP Professional or Vista Business |
Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista Business |
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CPU |
350 Mhz+ Pentinum | Pentium, Celeron, or Mac with Virtual PC emulation |
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RAM |
128 MB + | 32 MB |
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Hard Disk |
1 GB+ | 1 GB+ |
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Display |
1024 x 768 + , 24 bit color | 1024 x 768 + , 256 colors |
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Barcode Scanner |
Optional for use with Inventory. MetroLogic Voyager® MS-9520 hand-held laser scanner - USB or Metrologic MS9535 Voyager Bluetooth Handheld Scanner MK9535-39B5M38 Note: THINPath Plus must also be installed to use Microsoft Windows 2000 Server terminals that want to use the bar code scanner. |
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Printing on Dot Matrix printers and most ink Jet printers will NOT work for insurance HCFA forms. Laser-Jet printers generally work fine. |
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Hardware specifications are subject to change
without notice. 2/28/2008
***In order to properly run
Terminal Services you are required by Microsoft to purchase CAL’s(Client Access
Licensing) for both Terminal Services and basic Windows 2000/2003 server
connectivity. The number of CAL’s
needed varies depending on the number of terminals/ workstations on your local
network.
(Questions regarding CALs, please refer to Microsoft’s web page or contact you local computer consultant.)