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web_interface:using_the_web_server [2019/07/22 13:38] Gary Willettsweb_interface:using_the_web_server [2020/04/24 13:06] lou
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-===== The mSupply web server =====+====== 18.02. mSupply web server ======
 ==== About the mSupply web server ==== ==== About the mSupply web server ====
 When mSupply's web server is running, it allows you to access mSupply data from any networked computer that has a web browser. When mSupply's web server is running, it allows you to access mSupply data from any networked computer that has a web browser.
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   * It's low maintenance. You do not need to install any client software.   * It's low maintenance. You do not need to install any client software.
   * It's cost effective. Once you have purchased a web server licence an unlimited number of people can connect.   * It's cost effective. Once you have purchased a web server licence an unlimited number of people can connect.
-  * it's secure. The web serversupports access using SSL, the standard for securing internet connections, stopping any malicious snooping of passwords or data.+  * it's secure. The web server supports access using SSL, the standard for securing internet connections, stopping any malicious snooping of passwords or data.
   * It allows customer access to information. The web interface built into mSupply can easily be customised to allow clients, supplier or other interested parties to have restricted access to the mSupply information you wish to show them. We are also able to include order submission by customers, making it easy for them to place small orders, and have real time information on stock availability.   * It allows customer access to information. The web interface built into mSupply can easily be customised to allow clients, supplier or other interested parties to have restricted access to the mSupply information you wish to show them. We are also able to include order submission by customers, making it easy for them to place small orders, and have real time information on stock availability.
   * You can access mSupply from anywhere on the internet. Once we supply you with a password protected version of the web interface, you can access mSupply data from any internet connected computer.   * You can access mSupply from anywhere on the internet. Once we supply you with a password protected version of the web interface, you can access mSupply data from any internet connected computer.
-  * It's fast over low bandwith connections. The mSupply web server allows you to provide access to mSupply from locations with only dial-up acccess.+  * It's fast over low bandwith connections. The mSupply web server allows you to provide access to mSupply from locations with only dial-up access.
  
 mSupply web server functionality is being continually expanded according to client requirements.  We welcome suggestions for more features. mSupply web server functionality is being continually expanded according to client requirements.  We welcome suggestions for more features.
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-==== Setting up mSupply Desktop Users for mSupply Mobile ==== +==== Setting up mSupply desktop users for mSupply Mobile (browser) ==== 
-Your mSupply server needs to be set up for mSupply Mobile use. Follow these simple steps to get started:+Your mSupply server needs to be set up for mSupply Mobile (browser) use. Follow these simple steps to get started:
  
   - Create a virtual store to hold the remote facility's stock.   - Create a virtual store to hold the remote facility's stock.
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     - Ensure "Pack to one" is turned on for visible items in each store.     - Ensure "Pack to one" is turned on for visible items in each store.
  
-Now you're ready - have fun! +Now you're ready - have fun!\\ 
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- +|  //  Previous:  **[[web_interface:web_interfaces_introduction]]** | | Next: **[[web_interface:msupply_customer_setup]]** //  |
-// Previous: [[web_interface:web_interfaces_introduction|Introduction to web interfaces]]     Next: [[web_interface:msupply_mobile|mSupply Mobile Users Guide]] //+
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