Computer Requirements....

*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 7 & Vista (all editions, 32 or 64 bit), or Windows Server 2008 (all editions). Windows XP (Home or Professional) (SP3 & .NET 3.5 or higher), Windows Server 2003 (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.

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 Parallels, and has a copy of Windows XP (SP3) or Windows 7 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.

** Windows 7 & Vista (all editions, 32 or 64 bit), or Windows Server 2008 (all editions). Windows XP (Home or Professional) (SP3 & .NET 3.5 or higher), Windows Server 2003 (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.

** Windows 7 & Vista (all editions, 32 or 64 bit), or Windows Server 2008 (all editions). Windows XP (Home or Professional) (SP3 & .NET 3.5 or higher), Windows Server 2003 (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.