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Internet, Database, Ms windows services – Gasboy Fleet Head Office System User Manual

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• Windows Vista
• Windows Server 2003 R2
• Windows XP
• Windows 2000
• Windows 98SE and Windows ME (for backward compatibility only)

The device is produced by Aladdin Knowledge Systems, a solutions provider for software digital
rights management and Internet security since 1985.

2.5. INTERNET

The applications require a high-speed Ethernet interface card in order to enable connection to the
Internet via a broadband download/upload link. The internet is needed for remote support and
remote sites. However, the system may run on a self-contained LAN if neither of these options is
necessary. A dialup option is available for sites that must use it, but offers users only limited use of
the system. Dialup cannot be used with sites using Fuel Point PLUS.

2.6. DATABASE

The FHO and FMS are based on an MS-SQL database. Large companies (more than 5 stations) are
required to install the MS SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition prior to the FHO and FMS
installation. For small companies there is a database solution (MS-SQL express edition), which is
provided with the installation pack.

The Head Office uses ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) connection to MSSQL Database,
ODBC is included in MS Windows OS.

Database backup is done either by MS-SQL backup mechanism or according to the company's
policy.

2.7. MS WINDOWS SERVICES

The FHO server runs as a Windows service on the OS. The installation program installs four
windows services configured to start automatically when Windows starts. Services' names begin
with the word "ORPAK."

2.8. ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

To access the FHO server from users’ PCs, verify that port 443 (HTTPS) is open on the server and
through any firewall and routers on the network. For any server configuration questions, please
contact your IT Manager.

2.9. SERVER SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS

The customer should purchase and install the required hardware as specified above, refer to the
recommendations below when installing the server.

FMS and FHO User’s Manual - MDE-4821