Vmware, Hasp key, Anywhere usb – Gasboy Fleet PLUS User Manual
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MDE-5079 Gasboy Fleet PLUS Installation and Implementation Guide to Passport Authorization Server (PAS) · December 2013
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Introduction
Fleet Head Office (FHO)/Server/PC Hardware and Software Requirements
Note: It is highly recommended to use a dedicated server for the FHO/FMS applications. If
customers choose to run the application on a non-dedicated server, they assume the
responsibility to verify that the server is properly resourced and networked to facilitate
its applications.
VMware
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Virtual Servers may be used. However, the customer’s virtual hosting solution must facilitate
USB Passthrough. In Gasboy’s experience, VMware 5.0 and later does facilitate USB
Passthrough, although a Digi
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Anywhere USB
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may be used as well and is recommended for
many scenarios. A number of software solutions are available that allow a HASP to be
plugged into a PC somewhere on the network and mapped to FHO. However, Gasboy does not
yet recommend a specific vendor, so it is up to the customers to vet the appropriate solution for
their environment.
HASP Key
Either in Server or PC configuration, the hardware equipment must include a HASP (dongle)
provided for proper operation. A dongle or security device is a small piece of hardware that
connects to a computer via the USB connection.
Anywhere USB
Customers may use the Anywhere USB solution, available online. This is a box that has USB
ports that can be mapped over your network to your server. It requires a static IP Address.
This device can be used when an ESX Host cannot support the USB key or the version of
VMware does not facilitate USB Passthrough, or a customer would like to place the HASP key
at a remote location for disaster recovery purposes
).
SQL Connections
The Gasboy PLUS system runs on an SQL Database. Five (5) and fewer stations (controllers)
may run on SQL Express. If a customer has more than five stations (controllers), a full version
of SQL Server 2005 or 2008/R2 will be needed. Gasboy can connect to a global SQL Database
on another machine as long as the path is known, and it has a user ID and password with
System Administrator privileges to create the database and read/write privileges to maintain
and update the database.
Networking
A static IP address should be assigned for both the FHO server and each SiteOmat/Passport
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Authorization Server (PAS). If you have three sites, you will need one for the server and three
for the sites if only one controller is present at each site. The technician will need the assigned
IP address when installing the equipment.
The Gasboy system communicates over ports 8090, 80, 2443, 2444, 2445, 2446, and 443.
Ensure that these are open between the FHO and stations.
Other software requirements are to install the latest versions of Java, .Net, Adobe Reader, and
Flash for optimal performance. You may also want a way for the Gasboy Helpdesk to remotely
connect to your server to help troubleshoot or support any unexpected future issues. Gasboy
recommends TeamViewer 7.