System Requirements (Advanced Network Specifications)

Networks

Less than 4 workstations

• Satori operates in a peer to peer mode with one of the workstations acting as a file server.  Satori uses standard Microsoft networking, with the server/workstation sharing its folder that the Satori data is stored in.   Each workstation maps the network drive on the server.
• This configuration recommended for medium volume offices with 4 computers or less.

More than 4 workstations or higher volume practices

• Satori operates with a file server running NT Server 4.0, 2000 or 2003 Server.  This file server can also act as a workstation if desired.  XP Home or Pro can also act as a server as the operating system has the same type of shares and permissions as the NT environment does.
• Workstations may run Win98, Win2000, or any XP but must have matching workstations.  All must be the same OS.  You can mix and match XP Pro and Home, and also 98 and XP, but you cannot mix 2000 and XP.  Information on this limitation is available from microsoft.
• Satori uses standard Microsoft networking, with the server/workstation sharing its folder that the Satori data is stored in.  Each workstation maps the drive on the server.  TCP/IP, NetBEUI, and IPX are supported.   100BaseT network cards and switch are recommended.
• Because larger local area networks are more complex, a computer technician is recommended to maintain your network.  Satori supports the operation of its software on the network, but if Network difficulties arise we can only help to diagnose the problem.  This means only that you have someone local who is familiar with your system that is an expert in microsoft networking.

System performance depends greatly on speed of computers and the network.  The more protocols you use to accommodate different versions of operating systems on workstations, the overall performance of Satori will be reduced.  Satori is capable of running on TCP/IP alone.