SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW

Introduction
ProHunt may be used in a single-user, or multi-user (Local Area Network or Wide Area Network) environment. The major reasons for using ProHunt in a multi-user configuration include sharing data files and sharing resources.

ProHunt has no upper limits in terms of the number of workstations that may effectively operate the software or in the amount of data that can be saved. Some of our larger installations have over 30 workstations searching, printing reports, scheduling activities concurrently and have databases in excess of 80,000 applicants.

Basic Hardware Terminology:
Your network will consist of several important components

File Server:
The primary purpose of the file server is to synchronize access to shared data, resources and provide various levels of security and access control. This is where the ProHunt database files will reside along with the file-server operating software.

Workstations:
These are individual computers connected (locally or remotely) to the file server to allow multiple users to access the data files simultaneously and share other network resources such as printers, internet connections, email, fax servers etc.

Printers:
Printers may be connected physically to the file-server, individual workstations, or to a print server, based on a company's printing requirements.

Backup and Recovery Equipment:
It is recommended that the file server, and ideally all computers and devices connected to the file server, be connected to a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). This ensures that even though direct power may fail, there is time to logically wind down operations and move gradually into a "manual" mode until power is restored.
In addition, to prevent loss of data due to hardware failure, all systems must have a Tape Backup System. Procedures should be established in order to backup data files up on a nightly, weekly and monthly basis to tape and have this media stored in a safe and secured place. Our technical staff can assist you to design a recovery plan prior to your system implementation.

Network Hardware:
To connect workstations (PC's) to the file server, the network requires a central distribution 'Hub', and each workstation requires a network card. The type of network interface used determines the method used to send and receive data, the rate of data transmission, network topology and cable types. A 'Switch' is a type of network hub that actively manages the bandwidth to allow for full network speed at each port, and is recommended as the distribution hardware component.