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3.1.4 VirtualServerandoff-siteservers.
Windows Virtual server is implemented more and more but is is crucial to consider a number of
important limitations of Virtual Server.
In case you wish to install and run interfaces that use RS-232 communications Windows Virtual
server is not an option. Windows Virtual server does not support communications via RS-232 ports.
Installing the wInner system on an off-site server is discouraged for following reasons:
Business Critical System. Since the wInner system is a business critical application for the
hotel, each disruption of the communications link (internet connection) to the off-site server
will have a direct impact on the workings of the hotel. Imagine that this happens in the
middle of a busy check-out period.. The hotel will be unable to make invoices and customers
may leave without paying. It is indeed possible to implement a double Internet connection
with failover in case one connection fails, but this also means double Internet connection
costs.
Interfaces. Several systems are often linked to the PMS system via interfaces. Often this
connection is via an RS-232 cable. In case of an off-site server such connections will not be
possible.
Local peripherals. Often local peripherals are uses such as touchscreens, EID readers, POS
printers, Cash drawers, proximity readers etc. In short, a whole series of devices that are
configured locally and which, in case of an off-site server cannot be used.
3.1.5 AdditionalrequirementswhenusingWinnerPocketPOS
Winner Pocket POS is an application that runs on Terminal Server. This means the pocket POS
program actually runs on the server and the Pocket device uses the Terminal Services client to
connect to this server.
Winner Pocket POS requires a Windows Server with the Terminal Server module installed.
Following (in addition to the requirements for the normal server which are outlined above)
additional requirements need to be met:
Windows Server Operating System with Terminal Services.
Per Pocket device you need 1 Terminal Server CAL (Client Access license). This is a software
module which is part of Windows server that needs to be purchased separately.
Terminal Server License Server has to be installed on the server.
A wireless network needs to be installed and configured in all the areas where the Pocket PC
devices are being used. Since it is a Terminal Server application the device needs a
permanent network connection. If the network connection drops, so does the connection to
the Pocket POS program. Therefore it is vital to ensure a wireless network with full coverage
(restaurant, bar, kitchen, reception…).
Pocket PC devices: See further in this document.