Third tier: database, Preparing warehouse data, Assembling warehouse data – IntelliTrack Inventory Shipping Receiving Picking (ISRP) User Manual
Page 33: Server components, Defining storage locations

Chapter 1
Introduction
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Server Components
The server components of IntelliTrack ISRP refer to the “back end” por-
tion of the product, which runs and houses the data:
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SQL Server 2000 or higher; SQL Express: Microsoft SQL Express is
the default database structure if Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or higher
is not installed.
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License Service: The IntelliTrack License Service controls access to
the application's user licenses.
Third Tier:
Database
The third tier is the database back end. The database: The collection of
data that resides within IntelliTrack ISRP.
Preparing Warehouse Data
A Warehouse operates within a dynamic environment in which material
moves from receiving to storage to shipping. In order for the warehouse to
operate efficiently, plan your material storage and warehouse layout based
upon how the goods and materials are received, stored, picked, and
shipped.
Important: For optimal use of IntelliTrack ISRP, we recommend assem-
bling the relevant warehouse data; establishing the warehouse layout; and
determining the receiving, picking, and shipping procedures BEFORE
installing and using the application.
Assembling
Warehouse
Data
To assemble your warehouse data, be sure to review the following areas of
your warehouse operation:
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Define Storage Locations
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Define Items
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Identify Material Flow in the Warehouse
Defining Storage Locations
Here are three simple steps to help you define warehouse storage locations: