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Visual Outcomes System Requirements


General Information:
Your system must be able to act as a ‘network file share’ and be able to run Microsoft server MSQL 2000 and up. Any other computer that runs VO (PC or Laptop) and does not have the data base is known as a client computer on your network. It must have the ability to read write to the server network file share and have the ability to connect to the database; all computers must have the .net framework installed (4). Windows operating system to be maintained including all updates by your IT advisor/network administrator e.g service packs
A secure network for your practice system is required; speak with your IT advisor/network administrator to ensure that you are running an internally and externally secured network (wireless/VPN/over the internet).

a. Smaller Practice - 2 users - (one location)

For a smaller -2 users /single location practice, it's not necessary to have a dedicated server for Visual Outcomes. If you intend to expand within the next 2 years consider a Server however.
If using a PC; one PC in your practice must be dedicated to Visual Outcomes AS YOUR SERVER (it may also operate your practice front desk operations) with the following minimum specifications:

Server:

  • Minimum of  2Gb Memory (Windows XP pro SP3 or up)
  • Dual Core Processor
  • .NET 4
  • 80Gb Disk space free

A version of Microsoft SQL Express 2000 and up must be installed and configured for mixed authentication (a version is downloadable from Microsoft).

Minimum specifications for other Workstations PCs in the clinic:

  • 1Gb Memory (Windows XP SP3 or up)
  • .NET 4

VO requires a secured network to run (internal network /external network)
Secured Network:

  • A VPN Connection (ask your network advisor) regarding a secured network (e.g. a Firewall up to 5 users and a Router).
  • Broadband connection for remote access and client on line access with a static IP for client on line (e.g. ADSL high speed wireless or similar).

 

b. Smaller Practice - 2 users - (more than one location)

For a smaller -2 users multisite location practice, it is necessary to have a dedicated server for Visual Outcomes.  Servers running Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS) are advised to deliver the best outcomes.
Server:

  • Minimum of  4Gb Memory (Windows XP pro SP3 or up)
  • Dual Core Processor
  • .NET 4
  • 160Gb Disk space free

A version of Microsoft SQL Express 2000 and up must be installed and configured for mixed authentication (a version is downloadable from Microsoft).

Minimum specifications for other Workstations PCs in the clinic:

  • 1Gb Memory (Windows XP SP3 or up)
  • .NET 4

VO requires a secured network to run (internal network /external network)
Secured Network:

  • A VPN Connection (ask your network advisor) regarding a secured network (e.g. a Firewall up to 5 users and a Router).
  • Broadband connection for remote access and client on line access with a static IP for client on line (e.g. ADSL high speed wireless or similar).

 

a. Medium Practice 5 users – (one location)

Practice with 5 users (5 client computers) a dedicated server is required for the application in that practice.
Servers running Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS) are advised to deliver the best outcomes.
Server:

  • Minimum of  4 Gb Memory (Windows XP pro SP3 or up)
  • Dual Core Processor
  • .NET 4

A version of Microsoft SQL Express 2000 and up must be installed and configured for mixed authentication (a version is downloadable from Microsoft).

Minimum specifications for other Workstations PCs in the clinic:

  • 1Gb Memory (Windows XP SP3 or up)
  • .NET 4

VO requires a secured network:
Secured Network:

  • A VPN Connection (ask your network advisor) regarding a secured network (e.g. a Firewall up to 5 users and a Router).
  • Broadband connection for remote access and client on line access with a static IP for client on line (e.g. ADSL high speed wireless or similar).

 

b. Medium Practice 5 users – (multiple sites)

Practice with 5 users (5 client computers) a dedicated server is required for the application in that practice.
Servers running Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS) are advised to deliver the best outcomes.
Server:

  • Minimum of  4 Gb Memory (Windows XP pro SP3 or up)
  • Dual Core Processor
  • 250 Gb disk space via Raid5
  • .NET 4

A version of Microsoft SQL Express 2000 and up must be installed and configured for mixed authentication (a version is downloadable from Microsoft).

Minimum specifications for other Workstations PCs in the clinic:

  • 1Gb Memory (Windows XP SP3 or up)
  • .NET 4

VO requires a secured network:
Secured Network:

  • A VPN Connection (ask your network advisor) regarding a secured network (e.g. a Firewall up to 10 users and a Router).
  • Broadband connection for remote access and client on line access with a static IP for client on line (e.g. ADSL high speed wireless or similar).

 

a. Larger practices 10 users (one location)

For larger practices in several locations we recommend the more powerful server to give the results you expect for your business.
Server:

  • Dual processor with Dual Core
  • 250 Gb Disk Space via Raid 5
  • 4 Gb Memory
  • Operating System: Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS) Premium.

Note - this includes the full version of Microsoft SQL Server)
Minimum specifications for other Workstations PCs in the clinic:

  • 1Gb Memory (Windows XP SP3 or up)
  • .NET 4

VO requires a secured network:
Secured Network:

  • A VPN Connection (ask your network advisor) regarding a   secured network externally (e.g. a Firewall up to 10 users and a Router).
  • Broad band connection for remote access and client on line access with a static IP for client on line (e.g. ADSL high speed wireless or similar).

 

b. Large practices 10 + users and many locations (multiple Clinics)
Commensurate number of users
The most powerful server is advised to give the results you expect for your business.
Server:

  • Quad processor with Quad Core
  • 500 Gb Disk Space via Raid 5
  • 8 Gb Memory
  • Operating System: Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS) Premium.

(Note - this includes the full version of Microsoft SQL Server)
Minimum specifications for other Workstations PCs in the clinic:

  • 1Gb Memory (Windows XP Pro SP3), 2Gb Memory (Windows Vista Business)
  • 4.NET
  • 2.8 GHz Processor

VO requires a secured network:
Secured Network:

  • A VPN Connection (ask your network advisor) regarding a   secured network externally (e.g. a Firewall up to 20 users and a Router).
  • Broad band connection for remote access and client on line access with a static IP for client on line (e.g. ADSL high speed wireless or similar).

( For larger practices over  10 + users / many clinics please contact Visual Outcomes Support to discuss your requirements)

 

***Recommended Back up procedures
1. Visual Outcomes is written in Microsoft .NET and uses a highly optimized SQL database for data storage. As a general rule, allow 10Mb disk space for each client file.
2. DICOM: If digital images such as DICOM X-rays are used, greater storage will be required. You will need to allow approx 50Mb per client file.
3. The backup of the Visual Outcomes databases, images and documents needs to be added to your existing backup schedule. We provide a command line utility to backup the Visual Outcomes system to a specified location.

Other notes:

  • A minimum of 22" + Monitors are recommended for best viewing of Visual Outcomes in your practice for front desk and clinical work.
  • Symbol Barcodes readers (Visual Outcomes supports Motorola) for stock, client arrival, and practitioner treatment rooms are supported.
  • We support the Serial connection port till only. We currently do not support USB; USB to Serial adaptors are available and recommended.
  • Integrated HICAPS will only run on 32 bit system.


For practices with many practictioners/diciplines and multiple site or many clinics please contact

vosupport@visualoutcomes.com.au

 

Visual Outcomes as a terminal service?

yes .For all enquiries about costing for this service (SaS)

contact  vosupport@visualoutcomes.com.au

Visual Outcomes and 'Mac'?

yes .For all enquiries about using Visual outcomes with 'Mac'

contact  vosupport@visualoutcomes.com.au


Other hardware requirement notes:

A minimum of 22" + Monitors are recommended for best viewing of Visual Outcomes in your practice for front desk and clinical work.

Symbol Barcodes readers (Visual Outcomes supports Motorola) for stock, client arrival, and practitioner treatment rooms are supported.

We support the Serial connection port till only. We currently do not support USB; USB to Serial adaptors are available and recommended.

Working out data storage requirements for Visual Outcomes:
Equipyour system with as much disk space as practical.As a general rule,allow 10Mb disk space for each client file.If digital images such as DICOM X-rays are used, much storage will be required. You will need to allow approx 50Mb per client file.

(This information is a rough guide and your actual requirements may vary from the figures above depending on your practice type and procedures).

Data transfer requests
Existing data from a wide range of practice systems and other sources can be imported into Visual Outcomes:

contact  vosupport@visualoutcomes.com.au

 

For more information and help on hardware , configuration and the setting up of your network for Visual Outcomes including the role and responsibilities of the network administrator in your health enterprise,Visual Outcomes recommneds AVO ComputaCare on (02) 9959 3328 or email contact \n sales@avo.net.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 
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