Hotel POS Hardware Options
Minimum requirements
Why do we have minimum requirements?
We have tested our software on the equipment specified here, and we certify roomMaster will work with systems meeting these minimum requirements. Your property management system is a mission-critical application, so choosing the appropriate equipment is important.
If you have any questions about these minimum requirements or would like a recommendation for a system purchase, feel free to contact us.
Computers
roomMaster Standard and Enterprise Editions do not require a dedicated server; however, if you are planning to purchase and use roomMaster.net, our Internet Reservation System, then a dedicated server PC running Windows Server 2008 R2/2012 or Windows 7 Professional is required. It is also recommended to have a server if you plan on having more than 3 workstations. Please see below for specific requirements for Premier Edition.
For any existing PCs that will be running roomMaster: | |
Operating System | Windows 10 Pro, Windows 8 Pro/8.1 Pro, Windows 7 Professional * User Account Control (UAC) should be disabled. |
Processor (CPU) | See Microsoft requirements for selected operating system |
Memory (RAM) | 2 Gb or higher (1 Gb for Windows 7) |
Hard Drive | 40 Gb or larger, 1 Gb of free space |
Monitor | 17″ flat panel (1024×768 or higher resolution) or larger |
Backup Device | External USB hard drive or tape backup |
When purchasing new, we recommend the following configuration: | |
Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz or faster |
Memory (RAM) | 4 Gb or greater |
Hard Drive | 250 Gb or greater |
Backup Device | External USB hard drive or tape backup |
Anti-virus software | Current subscription, configured to exclude TPS files. |
For any existing SERVERS that will be used with roomMaster | |
Operating System | Windows Server 2012/2008 R2, |
Processor (CPU) | See Microsoft requirements for selected operating system |
Memory (RAM) | 2 Gb or greater |
Hard Drive | 80 Gb or larger, 2 Gb of free space |
Backup Device | External USB hard drive or tape backup |
Remote Access | Windows Remote Desktop/Terminal Services or VNC |
Operating System | Windows Server 2012/2008 R2, |
Processor (CPU) | See Microsoft requirements for selected operating system |
Memory (RAM) | 2 Gb or greater |
Hard Drive | 2 drives REQUIRED. Recommended to have 2 PHYSCIAL drives rather than 2 partitions for speed and reliability (internal drives) |
Backup Device | External USB hard drive or tape backup |
Remote Access | Windows Remote Desktop/Terminal Services or VNC |
Anti-virus software | Corporate/small business edition of Trend-Micro or Symantec with TPS files ignored |
UPS (battery backup) | Capable of powering server hardware for at least 20 minutes (APC recommended) |
Note about using | A dedicated Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8/8.1 Pro, or Windows 10 Pro PC may be used as the server with the 10-user database license. This dedicated server PC cannot be used for any other purpose other than serving the roomMaster database and components. Specifications of the machine must follow all other Premier Edition Server Requirements. If the number of database user-licenses is increased at a later time, a Windows Server operating system will be required and a reinstallation fee will apply. |
Server Minimum Requirements | |
For any existing SERVERS that will be used with roomMaster | |
Operating System | Windows Server 2012/2008 R2, |
Processor (CPU) | See Microsoft requirements for selected operating system |
Memory (RAM) | 2 Gb or greater |
Hard Drive | 80 Gb or larger, 2 Gb of free space |
Backup Device | External USB hard drive or tape backup |
Remote Access | Windows Remote Desktop/Terminal Services or VNC |
Premier Edition Server Minimum Requirements | |
Operating System | Windows Server 2012/2008 R2, |
Processor (CPU) | See Microsoft requirements for selected operating system |
Memory (RAM) | 2 Gb or greater |
Hard Drive | 2 drives REQUIRED. Recommended to have 2 PHYSCIAL drives rather than 2 partitions for speed and reliability (internal drives) |
Backup Device | External USB hard drive or tape backup |
Remote Access | Windows Remote Desktop/Terminal Services or VNC |
Anti-virus software | Corporate/small business edition of Trend-Micro or Symantec with TPS files ignored |
UPS (battery backup) | Capable of powering server hardware for at least 20 minutes (APC recommended) |
Note about using | A dedicated Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8/8.1 Pro, or Windows 10 Pro PC may be used as the server with the 10-user database license. This dedicated server PC cannot be used for any other purpose other than serving the roomMaster database and components. Specifications of the machine must follow all other Premier Edition Server Requirements. If the number of database user-licenses is increased at a later time, a Windows Server operating system will be required and a reinstallation fee will apply. |
