Infinity

Infinity is the central back-end database from which users manage, monitor and carry out daily tasks for all EasyTrace modules.

The system is user-definable, so multiple accounts can be set up for a variety of uses, and is integrated with the establishment's exiting MIS system to ensure consistency and accuracy of data across systems at all times. Names and pictures can be downloaded from Sims.Net to minimise replication of data management tasks.

Each user (staff or student) is given an account for any EasyTrace modules which they use. Card or biometric identity data is managed and monitored and all actions a user takes via an EasyTrace application (e.g. using the cashless catering system or EasyPrint) are visible. For example, at the touch of a button it is possible for administrators to see what time a student arrived at school, what lunch they purchased, and what documents they have printed.

Technical Overview

Written in C# 2
Runs on .NET Framework 2.0
Database is stored on SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008
Compatible with SQL Express (and previously MSDE, but not recommended)
SQL Express (2005) supplied if not already installed at the establishment

Operating System

• Requires Windows 2000 SP4 and higher
• Supports Windows XP Pro (all service packs, SP2 preferred)
• Supports Windows Server 2003
• Supports Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (SP1 preferred)
• Supports 32 bit and 64 bit OS but only 32bit when talking to SIMS

Minimum specification Server and Client:

• 512MB of memory (1GB Recommended. Will run with only 256MB but not recommended)
• 2Ghz CPU (multi-core or SMP preferred. Core2/Athlon64/Opteron can all be clocked at less)
• 2GB hard disk space (20GB recommended)
• 100Mbps full duplex network card (will run over less - down to 56Kbps dialup)

N.B. EasyTrace supports SAN's, but not NAS boxes for storing the data on. NAS boxes that attach over iSCST may be supported - please call to check.

Software Updates

All software updates are issues free of charge under your maintenance contract. These are dispatched by CD or via the internet with auto-installer routines built into the upgrade.