Hardware Requirements POSitive Retail Manager requires a modern computing system with adequate processor speed and memory in order to run at peak efficiency. Below are the MINIMUM recommended hardware specifications. If you can exceed these specs, program performance will be better.
NOTE: We recommend a separate computer to run the SQL Server software. This may not always be possible, so be sure to meet or exceed the minimum specs for a single register.
***Hardware Minimums***
Scenario: Single Register running PRM and hosting the SQL Server
Modern Processor, dual-core recommended
1024 x 768 Screen resolution, 1280x1024 recommended 4 GB RAM
Microsoft SQL Express 2005 (included with installation)
Scenario: Single or Multiple Workstations running PRM and with dedicated separate SQL Server
Register(s):
Modern Processor, dual-core recommended
1024 x 768 Screen resolution, 1280x1024 recommended 2 GB RAM
Server:
Modern Processor, dual-core recommended
1024 x 768 Screen resolution, 1280x1024 recommended 4 GB RAM
Microsoft SQL Express 2005 (included with installation)
Storage:
You should consider your hard drive storage as far as capacity and speed is concerned. For maximum speed, consider 10,000 or 15,000 RPM drives, SAS drives, and striping.
BACKUP Solutions:
Unlike PFW there is no auto-backup in PRM, so you must set this up separately. We have no product recommendations at this time, but whatever you use must be able to backup the SQL database and the PRM directory. You can check Microsoft’s web site for more information.
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, XP Pro, Vista Business/Ultimate or Windows 7 Business/Ultimate, with all current service packs. Microsoft "Home" operating systems are not supported.