Specifications

Direct CONTROL Medical (DCM) is a Microsoft SQL.NET App for solo Providers through to Enterprises. It can be installed on premise or hosted (cloud). DCM supports SQL versions from  2016 to the latest

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PC Specifications:

• Workstation:

  • 3.6GHz CPU or equivalent

  • 16GB RAM

  • Monitor Resolution: No less than 1920x1080 with 100% scaling

  • Larger practices may consider RAID configuration

  • Office 2010 or later to include Microsoft 365

  • MYOB (Preferred) for Windows, Xero (has limitations), Attache

  • Preferably 1Git network capability, 100Mb will suit smaller practices

  • Internet connectivity for workstations

  • Touch screens for onscreen completing of forms

  • DYMO Label Printer

• Operating Systems:

  • Windows 10 with SQL Express or SQL Server Standard 2016 or later

• Storage

  • Min 128GB (recommend a Terabyte) Hard Drive on two drives for backup purposes​

Windows Server Specifications:

• RAM Requirements:

  • Allow 8 GB of RAM per user

  • Minimum of 16GB RAM if Server/Workstation with one user

  • If many workstations connecting to this Server/Workstation, allow 16GB RAM for the SQL Database PLUS 4GB RAM per user

  • Practices with more than 4 users should consider only using a dedicated server

  • Practices with more than 9 users should consider a business server vs a highly specified personal computer. These practices should use Microsoft Small Business Server as a minimum.

  • Windows Server with the SQL Database recommended to have 16GB dedicated RAM available

  • Terminal Server recommended to have a minimum of 4GB RAM per user

• SQL Server:

  • All sites must use SQL 2016 or greater

  • All sites with 5+ simultaneous users to use SQL 2016 Standard Edition or later

  • WARNING: If using SQL Express, ensure your IT is aware of RAM and database size restrictions. 

• Operating Systems:​

  • Larger practices (> 5 users) should consider a proper Windows Server Operating System as a minimum

  • Windows Server 2016 or later as host

  • Windows Server 2016 or later as domain controller

  • Windows Server 2016 or later as terminal server​

• Storage

  • Min 500GB (recommend a Terabyte) Hard Drive on two drives for backup purposes

Other

• Exchange and Outlook:

  • For sites wanting to share Outlook Calendars, Direct CONTROL requires Microsoft Exchange. Can use Microsoft 365

• Files and Directories:

  • Server Files: Drive:\Data\DirectCONTROLServerFiles. Ensure this folder and subfolders are shared for everyone to access and backed up

  • Client Files: C:\program files\DirectCONTROL

• Software and Packages:

  • Prerequisite Packages (Included in the DirectCONTROL installer):

    • .NET Framework 4.7.2

    • SQL CLR Types 2012 x86 and x64

    • SQL Server Management Objects 2012 x86 and x64

    • Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable x64

  • DCM recommends Microsoft Defender antivirus software. If running another (Norton, McAfee, Trend), ensure that we are on the White List

• Network and Remote Access:

  • Remote access into the network

  • Internet connectivity for server and workstations

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