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admin:server_installation [2022/04/25 09:57] – [Remote connectivity efficiency - remove background picture] Nick Pendergrast | admin:server_installation [2024/04/25 06:42] (current) – [Recommended hardware] Mark Glover | ||
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==== Recommended hardware ==== | ==== Recommended hardware ==== | ||
- | [[https://4d.com|4D]] is the database underlying mSupply software. | + | Refer to [[setting_up_msupply:requirements# |
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- | Based on decades | + | |
- | * Laptop batteries have a much longer life than typical UPS batteries | + | |
- | * Laptops are inherently better at shutting down gracefully when the laptop batteries have drained | + | |
- | In certain environments, | + | |
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- | The following table lists our current minimum recommended hardware for a locally installed mSupply server. | + | |
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- | ^ Item ^ Recommendation ^ | + | |
- | | OS | 64-bit Windows 2016 /2019 or Win 10 Pro with latest service packs | | + | |
- | | Processor | For server Quad core minimum is recommended. Consider adding more cores for 15 users or more | | + | |
- | | Memory | ECC memory Minimum 8Gb +1Gb per user over 8 users | | + | |
- | | Hard disks | 4 total: | + | |
- | | Network card | Gigabit | | + | |
- | | RAID controller | RAID 1: Onboard RAID controller is fine | | + | |
- | | Power supply | Dual hot-swap power supply is best, single power supply acceptable with good power quality | | + | |
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- | Indicative pricing before local taxes: USD3,000 to USD5,000. | + | |
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- | For a Terminal server, the general specification changes in that | + | |
- | * More RAM is needed. | + | |
- | * Hard disks are less important, as no data is stored on the server (unless you are using the same server for both hosting the mSupply server and hosting the terminal sessions). | + | |
- | * An additional Gigabit Ethernet port could be useful | + | |
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- | Pricing should be similar. | + | |
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- | If you are running a server that is not in a datacentre with proper power protection: Beware of [[https:// | + | |
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- | At least one country using mSupply on servers in health facilities with SSDs installed has had the bitter experience of the SSDs failing after ungraceful shutdowns due to failing UPSes. | + | |
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- | The vast majority of ICT documentation on the internet is written from and for locations enjoying relatively stable power supplies. | + | |
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* RAID 1 volume with Spare (3 disks total) | * RAID 1 volume with Spare (3 disks total) | ||
* Separate backups volume | * Separate backups volume | ||
- | * OS install with correct region, and keyboard | + | * OS install with correct region, and keyboard |
* Administrator account called Sussol (mSupply server will operate from this account. | * Administrator account called Sussol (mSupply server will operate from this account. | ||
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+ | === Decimal Symbol === | ||
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+ | The PC can sometimes have the incorrect decimal symbol (e.g. $2,000,00 instead of $2,000.00). | ||
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+ | You can update the decimal symbol through your regional settings. Start by opening **Control Panel** and choose **Change date, time or number formats** (as shown below). | ||
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+ | You will have the **Region** window appear. Click **Additional settings...** in the bottom right. | ||
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+ | You will now see the **Customise Format** window. Select the **Decimal symbol** drop-down list, and select the desired decimal symbol - for most countries, the default is a full stop. | ||
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+ | Click **Apply** to save these changes! | ||
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=== Hibernation / sleep === | === Hibernation / sleep === | ||
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- | === Remote connectivity efficiency - best performance === | ||
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- | Remote access speed gain by disabling visual effects. | ||
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- | * Go to **System** -> **Advanced System settings** -> **Performance** and choose '' | ||
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=== Turn off UAC (User Account Control) === | === Turn off UAC (User Account Control) === | ||
- | If mSupply Client requires user permission every time to run then you may need to do the following to avoid the UAC popup: | + | <WRAP center round important 60%> |
+ | Only follow this step if the mSupply Client requires user permission every time to run. In that case, you may need to do the following to avoid the UAC popup: | ||
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[[https:// | [[https:// | ||
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* <color #ed1c24> English (Papua New Guinea) (Win10 1903) </ | * <color #ed1c24> English (Papua New Guinea) (Win10 1903) </ | ||
* <color #ed1c24> English (Cook Islands) (2020/10/1) </ | * <color #ed1c24> English (Cook Islands) (2020/10/1) </ | ||
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