Computer Requirements....
Please read the minimum and recommended hardware and operating system requirements below. For adequate performance to run the software, please follow at least the minimum hardware specifications. For optimal performance, please follow at least the recommended hardware specifications.
Please also see the Policies page for what your computer's regional and language settings should be.
| Item | Minimum | Recommended |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Memory | 1.0 GB (2GB for Vista) | 2.0 GB |
| Free Hard Drive Space | 1.0 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Internet Connection* | Optional -Internet not required | High speed Internet |
| Operating System** | Windows 7, Vista, XP see below | Windows 7 Vista, XP see below |
*Internet connection is optional when not using email, SMS or online booking facilities, but will allow for better access to support and software upgrades.
** Windows XP (Home or Professional) (SP2), Windows Server 2003 (all editions), Windows 7 & Vista (all editions, 32 or 64 bit), or Windows Server 2008 (all editions).
If you are purchasing additional hardware, please refer to the requirements below to determine the amount and type of ports your computer should have available.
| Item | Port Required |
| Cash Drawer & Receipt Printer Together | 1 USB Port |
| Cash Drawer Only | 1 USB Port (+ Gigatek trigger device) |
| Receipt Printer Only | 1 USB Port |
| Bar Code Scanner | 1 USB Port |
| Web Cam | 1 USB Port |
| Scan Pal | 1 Serial (9-pin) Port |
Note: You can use any personal computer (Dell, HP, etc) that you like as long as it meets the above requirements.
Note: Salon Iris will run on a Mac computer if the Mac is running a Windows emulator, such as Boot Camp, and has a copy of Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista installed. Salon Iris cannot run directly off of a Mac operating system.
Local Area Network
(Network Package)
Salon Iris networking uses a true server/client relationship for maximum speed and efficiency. The server computer is a fully functioning computer from which you can take appointments, run payroll, look up clients, etc. You do not need a dedicated server computer or a very high end computer.
Your server computer will be the computer that runs SQL Server 2005 Express (or SQL Server, depending on the number of client computers), holds the database, and is able to make backups of your database. Because the server computer will perform the most work, it should be your best quality computer for optimal performance.
Please read the minimum and recommended hardware and operating system requirements below. For adequate performance to run the software, please follow at least the minimum hardware specifications. For optimal performance, please follow at least the recommended hardware specifications.
| Server Computer |
| Number of Clients | 2 - 9 Client Computers | 10 + Client Computers |
| Item |
| Processor |
| Memory |
| Free Hard Drive Space |
| Internet Connection* |
| Operating System** |
| SQL Server |
| Minimum | Recommended |
| 1.5 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| 1.0 GB | 2.0 GB |
| 1.0 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Optional | Recommended |
| See Below | See Below |
| SQL Express | SQL Express |
| Minimum | Recommended |
| 2.4 GHz | 2.66 + GHz |
| 2.0 GB | 4.0 GB |
| 1.0 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Optional | Recommended |
| See Below | See Below |
| Full SQL | Full SQL |
** Windows XP Professional (SP2), Windows 7 & Vista (all editions, 32 or 64 bit), Windows Server 2003 (all editions), Windows Server 2008 (all editions)
Note: The number of client computers you have does not affect the specifications for a single client computer. Please read the client computer specifications below, and follow depending on your performance needs.
| Client Computers |
| Item | Minimum | Recommended |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Memory | 1.0 GB (2GB for Vista) | 2.0 GB |
| Free Hard Drive Space | 1.0 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Internet Connection* | Optional -Internet not required | High speed Internet |
| Operating System** | Windows 7 Vista XP see below | Windows 7,Vista XP see below |
** Windows XP Professional (SP2), Windows 7 & Vista (all editions, 32 or 64 bit), Windows Server 2003 (all editions), Windows Server 2008 (all editions)
Wide Area Networking (WAN) allows computers at any location in the world to share information over the internet. To do this, you will have multiple locations, each with their own server computer and client computers. All locations will be connected to the Internet, and using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), these locations will be able to communicate by sharing files and information. For more information about how the Wide Area Network version works, visit the WAN information page.
At each location, the server computer is a fully functioning computer from which you can take appointments, run payroll, look up clients, etc. You do not need a dedicated server computer or a very high end computer.
Your server computer will be the computer that runs SQL Server 2005 Express (or SQL Server, depending on the number of client computers), holds the database, and is able to make backups of your database. Because the server computer will perform the most work, it should be your best quality computer for optimal performance.
Please note that the Wide Area Networking (WAN) version Server and client requirements are the same as the Local area networking specifications with the exception of the internet connection. This is a mandatory High speed connection with VPN and static IP address for each WAN location.
