First I’d like to simply say that I am mostly impressed with how easy this platform seems to be.
I did my first client install yesterday and it did not go well. Besides the Windows issue, I have been having a problem migrating the database from my personal setup to the clients setup, and even as a test between two different setups in my office.
Some relevant details:
I downloaded and installed Microsoft SQL Server 2014 as told in a tutorial I saw.
The database is running and it seems that Samba POS is working in both databases, including the backup function.
-Backup from setup system
-Try to restore to client (or my test system)
Get the error: The backup set holds a backup of a database other than the existing ‘SambaPOS4’ database. RESTORE DATABASE is terminating abnormally.
For those interested the answer is to enable overwrite in the Database backup module settings.
PS: @Theseus You should check out v5. It has a 500 ticket unrestricted trial and after 500 tickets it still works you will just start getting annoying popups on adding orders. License is $99 but it comes with all previous paid modules for free. The capabilities of it are HUGE and would benefit you with your clients immensely.
I would recommend at least trying it in trial mode on your setup machine you could get familiar and then pitch its benefits to your clients.
I don’t have a particular issue with trying v5 I’ll give it a try. I am a little worried by method of payment, however, because laws where I am is that many businesses prefer cash or bank transfer rather than credit card. Most customers don’t have that. Is there perhaps a way that I can purchase on their behalf on a volume concept?