VendMAX System Requirements version 5.0.13

Hardware Requirements to Install and Run VendMAX

Low Range Client
Supports:
1 to 10 front end VendMAX concurrent users
1 to 10 simultaneously syncing handheld devices
1 to 10 routes

Mid Range Client
Supports:
10+ front end VendMAX concurrent users
1 to 20 simultaneously syncing handheld devices
1 to 20 routes

High End Client
Supports:
10+ front end VendMAX concurrent users
20+ simultaneously syncing handheld devices
20+ routes

Server configurations are based on company size and the number of VendMAX applications being serviced.

Supported SQL Server versions
MS SQL Server 2016 Standard
MS SQL Server 2019 Standard

Supported Microsoft O/S (assuming dedicated server is running SQL Server)
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022

Other Software requirements
IIS: Internet Information Services Version 7 or newer
Dot Not Framework 4.5 or newer
MS Edge

Note on Virtualization: Virtualization has no impact on the VendMax Server as long as minimum requirements are met.

Basic VendMax
This server configuration will support VendMax + prekitting + remote dex. It supports DeliveryMax and FoodMax.
SQL Server Only

Low Range Client Mid Range Client High End Client
Ram 32GB 32GB 64GB
Free Space 100GB 100GB 250GB
OS Drive

* Requirement for High-End Server may vary based on number of routes, data utilization and hardware specifics.

Full VendMax

This server configuration will support VendMax + prekitting + remote dex + advanced features. Advanced functionality includes applications: Alerts, Crane Cashless, Dynamic Scheduling, Merchandising, and DeliveryMax Auto-Billing.

Low Range Client Mid Range Client High End Client
Ram 32GB 32GB 64GB
Free Space 100GB 100GB 250GB
OS Drive

Client Hardware Requirements
VendMAX Only 32GB Ram
VendMAX +Dynamic Scheduling 64G Ram

Client Software Requirements
Windows 10 or 11
DOT NET 4.5 SDK
MS Office 2003 or newer
MS Edge

Not Supported:
MS Office 365

Hardware Handheld Server Requirements
Supports the interface to VendMAX Handheld Server to synchronize handhelds to

VendMAX.

Client Software Requirements
Windows 10 or 11
DOT NET 4.5 SDK
MS Office 2003 or newer
MS Edge

Client Hardware Requirements
Multi-port Network Hub (if attaching more than one Ethernet handheld cradle)

Communication
Any component of our application can use the internet since they all communicate with TCP/IP. Customers run all parts of our application communicating over VPN or through firewalls with the appropriate ports open. The handheld devices use port 1000 by default, but the system can use any port.

Recommended SQL Server Setup & Maintenance
The following are recommendations on to set up your SQL server instance running VendMAX. These are only recommendations that should be reviewed by customer’s SQL Database administrator and/or qualified IT Professional. Streamware is not responsible for the installation, setup and/or maintenance of SQL Server Configuration and databases.

1. Configure the SQL Server Transaction Log, temporary database and VendMAX data file on separate physical drives than the Operating System.
2. Recommend configuring the database properties so that SQL Server Transaction Log file does not grow larger than the database file (ex: restrict file growth, options for auto shrink, Recovery model, etc)
3. Recommend RAID 5 or 10 configurations for VendMAX data file.
4. Recommend no RAID or mirroring for temporary data base on hard drive.
5. Recommend RAID 1 for SQL Server Transaction Log on hard drive
6. Nightly backup of VendMAX data file & SQL Server Transaction Log.
7. Weekly rebuild of indexes and consistency check.
8. Streamware recommends frequent (hourly if possible) backups of SQL Server Transaction Log. Discuss with your IT Professional to determine optimal frequency for your particular situation and server configuration.
9. Authentication should be set to Mixed Mode (Windows and SQL).
10. Periodic archiving/purging of data may be necessary.

Additional Considerations
o Before purchasing new hardware to these specifications, investigate carefully with your IT support professional whether you can effectively upgrade your existing system to equivalent capabilities and avoid or postpone investment in new hardware. The typical life expectancy of computer hardware is 3-5 years, but can vary because of many factors, including technological obsolescence and enhancements to operating systems and services.
o For purchase of new equipment, we suggest you obtain at least two quotations for hardware and services. Ensure your providers itemize all of the components in their proposals, including their consulting and installation services, and clearly show the associated costs for each. Have your providers explain how the equipment proposed relates to the specification and discuss with them possible lower-cost alternatives.
o Business growth must always be considered as a factor which can place a greater load on existing computing hardware and may require a hardware upgrade to maintain acceptable performance. Consider recent changes in your level of business and the impact of possible future growth on capacity and performance. Plan your capital investment accordingly.