SHARK System Requirements
Hardware and Technology
Logisoft is based on Java, Web Technologies like JavaScript, HTML5 and a Microsoft SQL Server.
Server
The following is running on the server:
- A Microsoft SQL Server.
- A Web Server responsibly for client communication and support for browser based clients.
- Host Link interface to Host Systems.
- Device server for controlling various hardware.
- Task manager for backup, maintenance, etc.
Minimum requirements for the Server:
- Supported operating systems: Windows Server 2016/2019, Windows 10, Docker platform. It is recommended not to use the server for other purposes.
- CPU: Minimum 2 kernels, 2,0 GHz or better.
- RAM: Minimum 4 GBytes of RAM.
- Disk: Minimum 40 GB free harddisk for a full installation. Additional space may be needed during the operating period.
- Database: Micro Express 2016/2017/2019 for small installation. Microsoft SQL 2016/2017/2019 to improve performance, or if the database will exceed 10GBytes. The SQL Server must be configured for mixed-mode authentication. Please note that the included SQL Server Express has some limitations that be decrease performance: Maximum 1 GB RAM and a single CPU, despise what hardware it is running on.
- Netværk: TCP/IP network must be available. Handheld terminals requires WIFI network.
- Backup: A backup strategy must be established. Logisoft may create a file backup of the database to a network share. The database backup will contain the relevant data for daily backup. The customer is responsibly for this backup strategy.
- Support: External support must be possible via TeamViewer, VPN or similar setup.
- Virtual Server: VMWARE/Hyper-v virtual servers are supported as an alternative to a physical server.
- Docker: A Logisoft Docker container is available and by this way supporting Linux.
- Antivirus software: If antivirus is installed, it is the users responsibility to configure it to work without interfering with the Shark installation. Note that antivirus software might reduce performance.
Client PCs
- The PC must be running Windows 7/8/10, Windows Server 2008/2012, it must support Java.
- Minimum memory is 2 GBytes RAM.
- Screen resolution minimum 1280x1024.
- The client software is started from a web browser using Java Web Start.
- Free harddisk for the installation: 2 GBytes.
- Antivirus software: If antivirus is installed, it is the users responsibility to configure it to work without interfering with the Logisoft installation. Note that antivirus software might reduce performance.
- Terminal Servers: It is possible to install the client as a terminal server application (Citrix or Microsoft).
PDA Terminals
For PDAs used for static shelving is running as a web browser application. Typical Android terminals are used, Windows tables are also fine. It is recommened to test the PDA before use.
- Browser: HTLM 5 compatible (most modern browsers)
- Minimum screen resolution:
- Builtin scanner or external barcode scanner, if barcodes will be used.
Network
The clients and servers requires the following TCP/IP ports to be open:
- Port 1433, 1434 for the SQL Server.
- Port 8086 for HTTP traffic to the Logisoft Web Server.
- Port 8089 to the device server (Logisoft Control)
The port numbers can be changed if required.
Barcode Equipment
Most installations use barcodes.
Label Printers
- Logisoft is delivered with predefined labels written in the ZPL language for Zebra label printers and compatibles. Logisoft is tested with Zebra GX420.
Barcode Scanners
- Barcode scanners must be connected to the PC.
- Wireless highly recommended.
- Must be configured to send a newline after the scanned code.
- Most be able to scan barcodes including the characters “#-+”.
- Tested with: Zebra .., Intermec SG20B