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In order for MCS Software Products to successfully run on your District's network, certain system requirements must be met prior to installation and usage. 

Windows Server:

The following Windows Servers are supported:

  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2

SQL Server:

The MCS Product Line is tested on SQL Server 2014 & 2016. Any older supported versions, although not tested, will be supported as issues are identified.  Newer versions will be supported as they are released.
Only the latest service pack of a given SQL Server version is supported.

The following SQL Servers are supported:

  • SQL Server 2012
  • SQL Server 2014
  • SQL Server 2016

  • SQL Server 2019

Backups:

Each District/District IT Department is responsible for coming up with its own backup solution.

Virtualization: 

MCS HSS supports running our product suite on virtualized servers; however, it is critical that the virtualization software is properly configured for SQL server to perform satisfactorily. MCS HSS does not provide support for the virtualization environment itself.

Server Requirements:

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Table of Contents

Client Workstations

Software Solutions

Optional Devices

  • POS & Financials

  • Menus & Inventory

  • Free & Reduced

  • Barcode Scanners

  • Pin Pad

  • Touch Screen

  • Biometric Finger Scanners

Excerpt
nameClient Workstations

Minimum / Supported

Recommended

Operating System

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Microsoft

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Processor

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Dual Core Processor

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Quad Core Processor

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SQL Server Version

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SQL Server 2012

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SQL Server 2019

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Hard Drive Space

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100 GB

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100 GB (Hardware RAID 10 array/SSD)

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Memory (RAM)

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8 GB

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0-25 schools : 16GB+
26-50 schools - 24GB+
51-100 schools - 32GB+
100+ schools - Call HEartland Support

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Networking

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TCP/IP

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TCP/IP

Program-Specific Workstation Requirements:

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titleFranklin

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MINIMUM / SUPPORTED

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RECOMMENDED        

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Operating System

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Windows® 8 

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Microsoft

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Windows® 10 64-bit

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Processor

x86 Compatible

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Quad Core Processor 64-bit

Hard Drive Space

5 GB

20 GB

Memory (RAM)

2 GB

8 GB

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Software

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8

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Full

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Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8

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Full

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Display

...

1024x768

1024 x 768

1920 x 1080 (16:9) or
1920 x 1200 (16:10)

Networking

TCP/IP

TCP/IP


POS Serving Lines

Software Solutions

Optional Devices

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  • High-speed Scanner

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titleMSA Client

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MINIMUM / SUPPORTED

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  • Point of Sale

  • Barcode Scanners

  • Pin Pad

  • Touch Screen

  • Biometric Finger Scanners

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namePOS

Minimum / Supported

Recommended

Operating System

Microsoft Windows®

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Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit

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Processor

x86 Compatible

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Quad Core Processor 64-bit

Hard Drive Space

5 GB

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20 GB

Memory (RAM)

2 GB

...

4 GB

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Software

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

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6

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8

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Full

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Display

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1024 X 768

800 x 600

1920 x 1080 (16:9) or

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1920 x 1200 (16:10)

Networking

TCP/IP

TCP/IP

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Removable Storage (for Network Outages)

Removable Flash Type Media (USB) Key


Meal Application Scanning Station

Software Solutions

Optional Devices

  • Free & Reduced

  • CD-ROM

  • High-speed Scanner

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titleEdison

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MINIMUM / SUPPORTED

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Minimum / Supported

Recommended

Operating System

Microsoft Windows®

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Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit

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Processor

x86 Compatible

...

Quad Core Processor 64-bit

Hard Drive Space

5 GB

20 GB

Memory (RAM)

2 GB

8 GB

...

Software

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8

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Full

...

Microsoft .

...

NET Framework 4.8

...

Full

...

Display

...

1024 x 768

1920x1080 (16:9) or
1920x1200 (16:10)

Networking

TCP/IP

TCP/IP

Optional Devices:

  • Barcode Scanner

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titleNewton

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MINIMUM / SUPPORTED

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Central Server

Software Solutions

Backup Solution

Virtual Servers

  • All Systems

District IT is responsible for coming up with their own backup solution.

MCS supports running our product suite on virtualized servers. However, it is critical that the virtualization software is properly configured for SQL.

Minimum / Supported

Recommended

Operating System

Microsoft Windows®

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Server 2012
(

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Note: Used as a server only.)

Microsoft Windows®

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Server 2016 or greater

Processor

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x86 Compatible

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Dual Core Processor

Quad Core Processor

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Hard Drive Space

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5 GB

...

20 GB

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Memory (RAM)

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2 GB

...

8 GB

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Software

  • SQL Server 2012

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8

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  • Full

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  • SQL Server 2019

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8

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  • Full

...

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Display

...

1024 X 768

...

1920x1080 or 1920x1200

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Networking

...

titleNewton POS (Serving Lines)

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MINIMUM / SUPPORTED

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RECOMMENDED        

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Operating System

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Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit or higher

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Processor

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x86 Compatible

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4 Core Processor 64-bit

Hard Drive Space

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100 GB

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100 GB (Hardware RAID 10 array/SSD)

Memory (RAM)

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8 GB

...

4 GB

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Display

...

800 x 600

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Varies by Monitor

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  • 0-25 schools : 16GB+

  • 26-50 schools - 24GB+

  • 51-100 schools - 32GB+

  • 100+ schools - Call HEartland Support

Networking

TCP/IP

TCP/IP

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