Service Attendant supports simultaneous data sharing across local and global networks.

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Local Area Networking



Computers at a single location share data.
JET 4.0 connection is recommended. It is easy to setup, requires no special software, is reliable and provides excellant performance. SQL Server connection can also be used for local office networks.

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Wide Area (Global) Networking




Computers at multiple locations share data.
SQL Server connection is required. It is secure, reliable and provides very good performance. Installation of Microsoft SQL Server 2005, or higher, software is required on the server and each outside computer. Microsoft offers SQL Server "Express" with 5 user licenses at no charge. The "Express" versions provide the same performance and security as full versions.

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With either method of connection, you may need to purchase hardware such as a router, switch, network cabling and possibly network cards if you do not already own this equipment.