For Single Store implementation

In a single store scenario, Furniture Wizard is installed directly on each computer that will run the program. One computer will be designated as the “Server” or “Host” and will house all of your data. Other computers on your local network will connect to this machine to interact with the data.

 

As of 1/1/2015	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel Core2 Duo processor or equivalent	Intel Core i3 or better
Ram	2 GB	4GB +
Hard Drive Space Available	5GB for Server/Host, and 1GB for other workstations
Hard Drive Type	5400 RPM drive	7200 RPM, or SSD
Internet Access via	DSL/Cable or faster, 512kb up/down minimum
Network	100mb wired network. Wireless NOT recommended
Back Up Device	Flash Drives, alternated daily	USB Flash Drive, Removable Hard Drive
Operating System	Windows Vista	Windows 7 or better, Pro edition
Screen Resolution	Monitor set to 1024×768 or higher

 

For Multi-Store/Location Implementation

When used from multiple locations, Furniture Wizard needs to be implemented in a Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) server-based environment. Users can remote in from wherever they are, and use Furniture Wizard (or other applications installed on the server). When implemented this way, the only requirement for workstations is that they can use Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Client.

While not required, it is recommended that a VPN tunnel is configured between the server location and other remote stores, for added security and ease of sharing resources, such as printers.

Server requirements are as follows:

 

As of 1/1/2015	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel Core-based Xeon	“Sandy Bridge”-based Xeon or better
Ram	8GB (10 or fewer users)	16GB+
Hard Drive Space	10 GB of available space
Hard Drive Type	7200 RPM drive	10k or 15k RPM Drives, or SSD
HD Controller	SATA	SATA or SAS Hard drives in RAID
Internet Access via	DSL/Cable or faster, 512kb up/down minimum
Network	100mb wired network
Back Up Device	Flash Drives, alternated daily	USB Flash Drive, Removable Hard Drive
Operating System	Windows Server 2008	Windows Server 2008R2, 2012 or 2012R23
OS Edition	Foundation (max 15 Users)	Standard
Licensing	Remote Desktop Services Client Access License (RDSCALs) for each user or device used for connecting to the server. Windows server Client Licenses are also required for each user or device (not required if using Windows server Foundation)

* Windows Server Foundation is recommended as a low-cost solution for stores that do not expect to have more than 15 users at any given time. Due to technical restrictions, more users cannot be added.
**Due to Microsoft Restrictions, Windows Small Business Server and Windows Server Essentials is not eligible to be used as a remote desktop server.
***Due to compatibility issues with Server 2012R2, Dymo LabelWriter printers need to be installed on a print server device. Printing via RDS redirection does now work.

 

Optional Software Compatibility

Furniture Wizard is compatible with the following products, which are each sold separately. Use of these applications may raise the computer’s minimum requirements.

• Microsoft Office 2003 or higher. Not compatible with 64bit version of Microsoft Office. Why?

• QuickBooks Pro 2012 or higher (Premier edition is also compatible, but not required)

• iPad 2 or higher for use with iFurniture line of iPad Apps

 

Optional Point of Sale Hardware

These network devices work for all Furniture Wizard users and are compatible with our iFurniture line of iPad Apps.

Star MicronicsTSP100 futurePRNT Monochrome Receipt Printer	Star Micronics SMD2-1317 Cash Drawer
Thermal receipt printer Ethernet interface (cable included) ‘Plug & Play’ automatic installation Internal power supply Auto cutter	13″x17″ size Printer driven interface 4 Bill/4 Coin Ideal for any sales environment