Practice 2009 Terminal Server
System Requirements
The Practice 2009 system requires the following hardware and software when using Windows 2003/2008 Terminal Server Configuration (versus the client-server configuration). By using the Windows 2003/2008 Server operating system in the Terminal Server configuration, you can use older PCs as terminals or workstations. The Server carries the entire burden, so it must be powerful. For more information about Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, 2008 Terminal Services, see http://www.microsoft.com
Please note that NexTech will support only its Practice software. Your local 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 be Microsoft Certified. It is essential that all staff with no prior Windows experience enroll in courses on Windows and Word (usually offered by local colleges ans well as computer stores) before installation.
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Terminal Server Specifications
(For Practices with more than 3 doctors or 20 workstations, please contact NexTech Technical Support to confirm your specific needs.)
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Component
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Recommended
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Minimum Required
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Operating System
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Windows 2003/2008 Server with Terminal Services Client Access Licenses***
(2003 Small Business Server does not allow use of Terminal Services in Application Mode)
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Windows 2000 Server with Terminal Services Client Access Licenses***
(The number of colors is limited to 256, which should be adequate for practice management and word processing applications.)
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Remote Access (for support)
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Terminal Server Connection via a static IP
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Approved remote software compatible with your OS such as Netmeeting, VNC or PCAnywhere. |
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Anti Virus Software
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Symantec AntiVirus |
Other Anti Virus software such as McAfee |
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SQL Server
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SQL Server 2005 (Workgroup Edition or higher) Highly recommended for 15+ NexTech Licenses or NexEMR. Required for DB > 2 GB or > 2GB RAM usage.
SQL Server 2008 not supported
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MSDE provided with NexTech Practice (only for <15 workstations and non-EMR systems) |
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MS Office
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MS Office 2003 or newer |
MS Word 2000/ XP/2003
(2003 Minimum for NexEMR, XP Minimum for HTML email)
MS Outlook 2000/XP/2003 for PDA link
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Computer/processor
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Dual Pentium 2.5+ GHz
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1.5+ GHz Pentium |
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Memory (RAM)*
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8 GB + 128 MB per workstation |
4 GB + 64 MB per workstation SDRAM |
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Hard Disk
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500 GB+,
RAID (if budget allows)
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80 GB |
| Modem (If E-Billing) |
US Robotics 56K Performance Pro model 3cp5610a or 3cp5699a |
Brand name with onboard PCI controller |
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Internet (Required)
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DSL or faster with static IP address |
DSL or faster with static IP address |
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CDROM
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Required |
Required |
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Power Supply
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UPS |
UPS |
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External Backup
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Daily backup to approved removable media of entire server
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Daily backup to approved removable media of all NexTech Data and Documents
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*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 Specifications
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Component
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Recommended
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Minimum Required
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| Operating System |
Windows 2000, XP Professional or Vista Business
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Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista Business or MAC |
| Tablet PCs |
Hybrid Tablet with attached keyboard, at least 1024x768 resolution. Use over Terminal Services may impede use of Tablet PC writing ability. |
| Computer/processor |
350 Mhz+ Pentinum
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Pentium, Celeron, or Mac with Virtual PC emulation |
| Memory (RAM) |
128 MB + |
32 MB |
| Hard Disk |
1 GB+ |
1 GB+ |
| Display |
1024 x 768 + resolution, 24 bit color |
1024 x 768 + , 256 colors |
| Barcode Scanner and Peripherals |
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 (NOT 64-bit compatible)
NexTech is compatible with TWAIN scanner/camera drivers (TWAIN drivers are not Remote Desktop Compatible.
Dot matrix printers & most Ink Jet printers will NOT work for Insurance HCFA forms. Laser-Jet Printers are recommended.
DragonNaturally Speaking Medical Edition required for voice dictation into EMR.
Magnetic Card Reader - ID Tech Mini Mag Model Number IDMB-355133B (64-bit compatible)
Cash Drawers, MSR readers and Receipt Printers must have OPOS Drivers. If using 64 Bit operating system please make sure that your hardware is 64 Bit compatible.
All remote peripheral setup is the responsibility of client's IT personnel.
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Hardware specifications are subject to change without notice.
***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 your local computer consultant.)