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Network
Ready
Optizone
Enterprise and DioRad ophthalmic software products are network ready
depending on the license that you have purchased. You
can set up a local area network (LAN) or a
wide area network (WAN) or use a combination of
both. Below are instructions for computer set up
for your optical store or chain. The use
of an IT network professional is highly
recommended.
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Small
Store & Office Hardware Requirements
- The first example is a guide for small offices with a
LAN. A local area network consists of computers
connected together at one location sharing data files,
printers and hardware resources. A LAN will require a
Ethernet distribution hub to patch client computers in.
The computers can be networked peer to peer with a
WORKGROUP or
TCP/IP protocols for small offices.
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We highly recommend
that you purchase a server grade computer for your other
"client" computers to connect to. A server will
come with redundant hard drives to assure that your data is
protected in the event of a hardware failure. A regular
computer can be used as a server, but you could run the risk
of hardware failure and losing data. The cost of a server
has come down drastically and easily affordable.
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One
Store - Local
Area Network (LAN) Four Station Peer to Peer
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Make
one computer the "server". It
must run at all times. Network sharing can
be set up on the "C" drive of
the serving computer.
A
separate program EZ - Client must be installed
on the client computers, so that the
proper control libraries can connect with
Optizone Enterprise.
On
the client computers desktop, create a shortcut to
the optie.exe on the main server Optizone
Enterprise.
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Standard
Printers - can be
used in a variety of formats. Tractor style work well for
single and multiple label printing. Laser and bubble jet
printers work well for volume reports and invoicing. The
printer(s) can be connected to the parallel port
or USB on one
computer and be shared by all computers on the LAN.
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Barcode
scanners - are easily connected using a key board wedge. Simple connect the scanner between your keyboard and computer
Invoice
Printers - use 8.5 " by 11" paper sheets to print.
Job Orders
- you can use half sheets if you desire.
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Computer
specifications
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Minimum requirements.
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Server
Computer
specifications
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For a new server computer.
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- 2.6 GHz
Dual or Quad Core CPU
- 4 Gigabytes Ram (for servers add 100 MB per user)
ECC stands for error correcting code memory
- 250 GB hard drive
x 4 with mirror RAID
- Keyboard, optical mouse
with wheel
- Color
LCD monitor 19"or larger - screen
resolution 1024 x 768
- Ethernet
network card (on
network for multiple users)
- Additional
Ethernet network card for
high speed internet or use central Ethernet hub
with router for sharing
- Internet
account with a mail account to use e-mail tools
- multiple
USB ports
- Sound
card and speakers for barcode use
- BACK UP - VERY
IMPORTANT; Use one of the following:
- USB Memory stick
- Tape back up
- External hard drive
Additional
Items required
- Router
to distribute Internet access and e-mail
- Ethernet
hub and wire to attach other computers
- USB - Laser
Printer
- USB - 2nd
printer (for label printing - optional)
- USB - Tractor
feed printer (for labels - optional)
- For data
serving, use UPS (universal power supply - 20 minute
minimum battery back up)
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* Make
a back up of your EZ-Zone Software nightly and remove
from your premise, in the event that you have data
corruption, you can install your back-up. Using
computers that are not reliable can cause conflicts in
your database. If you are not sure if your computer is
capable of serving database software, contact our
support with the specifications of your computer.
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Operating Systems
- The latest service pack must be installed on
your computer(s).
- Windows
NT 4.0
- Windows
2000
- Windows
XP
- Windows Vista
- Windows
7
- Windows
2000 Server
- Windows 2003 Server
- Mac
operating system with Windows Emulator
Optizone
Enterprise and DioRad are 32 bit systems. They
will function on a 64 bit system with WOW64 x86
emulator. Note
The "Collect Web Data" tool for Internet
connection of your web-site to the Optizone
Enterprise software database will require 32 bit
Operating System Only. The program currently
functions with a web based MYSQL database with
ODBC that only has 32 bit connectivity. See: more
info
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Note - Optizone Enterprise and DioRad will operate
on Mac computers with a Windows Emulation program.
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Wide
Area Networking (WAN) - Large Chain or Franchise with
Multiple Geographic Locations Interconnected
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You
will need to acquire a "server"
grade computer with a high speed internet
connection. It
must run at all times. Network sharing can
be set up on the separate drive of
the serving computer. Computer file
security is very important.
Use
a router to connect and create a hardware
security firewall.
The
Internet service provider will need to
give you a static IP address that does not
change so that the other
computers can be connected.
You
will need to install Windows Server on the
the server computer. You will have buy CALS
(client access licenses) for each of the
computers that will be connecting to the
server.
Hiring
an IT professional in your area will best
suit your needs for service and system
set-up. The IT professional will be able to
advise you what equipment will be required
as well.
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* Disclaimer -
EZ-Zone Software Ltd. does not imply any warranties or
accuracy to the above information. Use of a professional
network and professional hardware consultants is highly
recommended.*
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Microsoft Corporation**
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