Below is some information that may help you to select the best M-Elite™ solution version for your organization.  Although it is helpful information regarding our the M-Elite product system requirements, we strongly  recommend that you speak directly with a technical service representative at MACPRO® to discuss the optimal solution and strategy before making any purchases.  Please call us at 904-296-3900.

The main application and system administration tools are available on the following platforms:  Windows, iSeries,  or Unix.  The table below identifies some of the pro's and con's of each platform.  M-Elite™ uses either the Oracle or SQL Server database for WIndows and the Oracle database for Unix.

Platform Minimum Requirements
Pro's

Con's

Windows

 MS Windows 2000 Desktop or Server2000
  • Least expensive
  • Wide availability of software
  • Compatibility with Windows products
  • Limited number of users
  • More prone to virus attacks
  • System stability

iSeries

 iSeries OS/400
  • Reduced IT staff
  • More users
  • System stability/security
  • Long-term cost effective
  • Higher up-front costs
  • Limited availability of software
  • Limited compatibility with Windows products

Unix

 HP/UX 11i              

IBM AIX 5.1
  • Excellent solution for larger organizations
  • More users
  • System stability/security
  • Higher up-front costs
  • Higher IT costs to maintain
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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