Supported Windows Operating Systems, Environments, and Databases

   

Data Tranz GlassShop Software operates on Microsoft Windows operating systems. Because of the demands placed on today's business climate, Internet connectivity is essential. Therefore, we recommend maintaining the latest operating system which have mechanisms for maintaining the integrity of your information.


Desktop / Client

Comment

Windows 95

Microsoft does not support Windows 95, therefore, we cannot continue to support this OS. In some circumstances, it is plausible to use a Windows 95 computer as a client, but is not recommended.

NT Workstation

Because of the age of this operating system, and the lack of comprehensive support, we do not recommend placing mission-critical on these types of systems.

Windows 98, 98SE

We will provide limited support for these operating systems. We strongly recommend fully updated systems with Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater.

Windows ME

Though GlassShop will operate on ME, we do not recommend this operating system in a business application. We recommend a complete OS redo and upgrade to XP Home or XP Professional for these machines.

2000 Professional*

Supported and Recommended

XP Home Edition*

Supported and Recommended

XP Professional*

Supported and Recommended.

Windows Vista

GlassShop runs just fine on all versions of Microsoft's newest OS. For more, read here.


Server Systems

Comment

NT Server

Because of the age of this operating system, and the lack of comprehensive support, from backup hardware to security software, we do not recommend placing mission-critical on these types of systems. Microsoft will be retiring this OS.

2000 Server

Supported and Recommended

2000 Advanced Server

Supported and Recommended

2003 Server

Supported and Recommended

Windows Server 2008

Supported and Recommended, especially with Hyper-V

Small Business Server

Supported and recommended for multi-use servers


Environments

 

Terminal Services

GlassShop Software operates well in this environment. It easily finds printers and works quickly. This type of environment is strongly recommended over a VPN.

Citrix Metaframe

GlassShop Software operates well in this environment. It easily finds printers and works quickly. This type of environment is strongly recommended over a VPN.


Databases

 

Native Database Support

All GlassShop Systems include a database engine that works well in both a single user and a multiple user environment.

MSDE (Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine)

This is an option with the GlassShop Central applications, for the main database. GlassShop also uses this for support in XML transactions.

SQL 7.0

We recommend upgrading to 2000 before implementing GlassShop or integrating applications. Not supported.

SQL Server 2000

We support and recommend this database engine for all GlassShop Central applications. We have tested through SP3a.

SQL Server 2005

We recommend and support SQL Server 2005 Installations.