How can I use Samba POS as cloud based

[markjw]

I am confused, because your subject asks about setting up as cloud based, however your question has nothing to do with cloud based setup!

So I am just going to ignore the mention of “cloud” and answer your question…

The server and all PCs are on the same network, they share the same database stored on the server. So you just need to setup SQL Server Express 2014 on the server PC then install SambaPOS on all the terminals

Here is a guide for setting up:

SQL Express 2014 Installation - [BONUS] How to Convert from CE to SQL Express

Microsoft SQL Express 2014 [SQL Express 2014 Download Link][1] Versions Available Express 32BIT WoW64\SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.exe Express 32BIT\SQLEXPR_x86_ENU.exe Express 64BIT\SQLEXPR_x64_ENU.exe ExpressAdv 32BIT\SQLEXPRADV_x86_ENU.exe ExpressAdv 64BIT\SQLEXPRADV_x64_ENU.exe ExpressAndTools 32BIT\SQLEXPRWT_x86_ENU.exe ExpressAndTools 64BIT\SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe LocalDB 32BIT\SqlLocalDB.msi LocalDB 64BIT\SqlLocalDB.msi - MgmtStudio 32BIT\SQLManagementStudio_x86_ENU.exe - …

You will also need to configure Message server and Windows firewall on the server PC. The best steps on all the firewall settings is

[Solved] Multi-terminal / Message Server woes?

So to recap… ##Server On the Server, where SQL Express is installed, ensure these Services are running: SQL Server SQL Server Browser SQL Server VSS Writer (not required for remote connections, but needed for DB Backup/Restore etc.) [image] Create Inbound Rules in Windows Firewall to allow access to required Protocols/Ports: Control Panel > Windows Firewall > Advanced Settings > Inbound Rules > New Rule... TCP 1433 UDP 1434 TCP (choose a Port for Messaging Service) [image] [image] …

Now, regarding which version is best - both V4 and V5 are pretty much the same regarding multi terminal configuration, however as far as functionality goes, V5 has many many more features available. I would recommend V5 for any new setups.