Windows Home or Pro?

[Theseus]

Continuing the discussion from Simple Setup With 1 PC (Windows) and 1 Tablet (Apple):

@JTRTech

As a point of reference in terms of ‘server’ it is just a PC with SQL loaded.
Personally the biggest install I have setup is 4 terminals and one of those was the acting ‘server’ with sql.
The machines were a Core2Duo 3Ghz with 4GB Ram, Windows 7 obviously (pro but not sure if needed to be pro) and no issues at all.
4 terminals with 1 terminal as server is my largest install to date, not sure how far I could push a core2duo machine with SQL and a terminal but absolutely no problem running 3 additional terminals from it so would expert could easily add a couple more without any issues but havn’t tried yet would be interested to know how many before performance was effected.

I am sorry I had to start a new topic, for some reason it wouldn’t let me simply reply.

I thought I understood but there seems to be something missing. I have successfully installed SambaPOS on about 6 systems, but I am still having connection issues on all systems. A Network Error 26 or something. I do recall seeing something about the difference between Windows Home vs Windows Pro, but thought that was in relation to the RDP.

I have followed the guide to turn off firewall, and the whole list of things, but I cant get any two systems to work running the other systems database as a terminal. The only thing I have done differently is when installing the OS’s I didn’t name the computers “SERVER” AND “TERMINAL1”, I used a different system of naming more like “BLUSERV” and “REPSERV” “TESTPOS” and such.

So it left me wondering, does SambaPOS when running multiple terminals need to be run in Windows PRO, or is there something else I am likely overlooking?

[Jesse]

No your missing something. Take a look here.

Common Database Connection Issues - How to resolve them

This was written by @pauln I am just moving it here so it can help other people. Just in case you are still finding issues I will add the process I used as it highlights all the hotspots where roadblocks can occur. As a “freshman” I had to burn the midnight oil with this as well! Platforms Windows 8.1 - fully updated, Workgroups PC1 - Server ASUS I7 3ghz 16G Ram 27" Touch PC2 - Laptop ASUS I7 2ghc 4G Ram 15.4 Touch Check 1 - Services After install SQL Exp 14 as per tutorials …

[Theseus]

Good, I never managed to find that. Must have used the wrong search terms.

I am not sure which setting it was but I have success. Victory is mine!

[Jesse]

Yes it is a wonderful resource and covers just about all situations.