Hardware requirements for InkBook software

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.

  • Item Minimum Recommended
    Processor 1.5 GHz 1.8 GHz
    Memory 2.0 GB 4.0 GB
    Hard drive space 1.0 GB 2.0 GB
    Internet* Optional; Internet not required High speed Internet
    Operating system Windows 8, Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit, all editions), Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP3, Home or Professional), Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008/R2, Windows Server 2003/R2
    Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 pixel minimum resolution required
  • number of
    computers    		 2-9 client computers 10+ client computers
    Minimum Recommended Minimum Recommended
    Processor 1.5 GHz 1.8 GHz 1.8 GHz 2.66+ GHz
    Memory 2.0 GB 4.0 GB 4.0 GB 6.0 GB
    Hard drive space 1.0 GB 2.0 GB 1.0 GB 2.0 GB
    Internet* Optional High speed Optional High speed
    Operating system Windows 8, Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit, all editions), Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP3, Home or Professional), Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008/R2, Windows Server 2003/R2
    Screen resolution 1024 x 768 pixel minimum resolution required
    SQL Server Edition SQL 2005 Express (Included) SQL 2005 Express (Included) Full copy of Microsoft SQL Server (Standard or Higher) Full copy of Microsoft SQL Server (Standard or Higher)

  • When running InkBook from multiple locations, each location will have a server and one or more client computers on the local network. All locations must be connected to the Internet, and be using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to share files and information between the locations.

    For each location, follow the specifications listed under "Server Computer" for the computer holding the database (one per location), and the rest of the computers at each location (clients) should follow the specifications listed under "Single or Client Computer". However, when using InkBook at multiple locations, you must have a full-time Internet connection at each location.

  • If you are purchasing additional hardware, refer to the requirements below to determine the amount and type of ports your computer should have available per piece of hardware. Generally, hardware items will work with any operating system and with minimal hardware specifications.

    Item Port Required
    Receipt Printer 1 USB Port
    Barcode scanner 1 USB Port
    Keyboard with integrated card reader 1 USB Port
    Web cam 1 USB Port
    Dymo LabelWriter 1 USB Port
    Magnetic stripe card reader 1 USB Port
    Cipherlab data reader 1 USB Port

Note: InkBook software will run on any PC, laptop, or netbook that you would like to use as long as it meets the requirements listed above. InkBook will run on a Mac computer if the Mac is running a Windows emulator or Windows Parallel program, such as Boot Camp or VMWare Fusion, and has a copy of Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 installed. InkBook cannot run directly off of a Mac operating system.

*Internet connection is optional if credit card processing, Remote Access, or Online Booking is not used for the Standard, Professional, and Multi-Computer editions of InkBook, but will allow for better access to support and software updates.