Bert and Geoff,
I do have a true server that had software updated to Windows 2003 small business version. All of the addional software (billing/) is installed here as well and used within the network pc's
My plan is to have a true network setup where AC is on the SERVER an copies to each of the work stations needed within the office. The office network also includes a wireless portion to allow for the point of care interactions with patients in the exam rooms.
My questions are.... (and maybe more for my intellectual stimulation) The new hardware being purchased for the additional user stations will have Windows XP and not Windows 2003.... will this create a problem running the network smoothly?
Second, at some point Windows 2003 will fade away... no longer be optimally supported, or have difficulty interfacing with other software I might like to run on the system.... so Ithought it might be best to just upgrade the server now before I install AC on it.... However, Bert, I am willing to bite the bullet and purchase a new server to circumvent the problem.
As for the old PM/Billing Data, that currently resides on the sever, My original thought was to merely upgrade the current server, and store the data ther with a backup to the external hardrive. Eventually, we will be phasing out of that PM program.
However, as you know, it takes awhile to capture all of the reveuneu from the previous calendar year, with secondaries etc.
I will need to maintain a copy of the data for at least a couple of years then can delete it....
I have realized that I do need a person who knows IT inside and out..... and is certified.... I have hired such a person to oversee this networking issue.
It sounds as if I might have created Pandora's box.....egads....
Thanks for the help
Jen
Last edited by JLNey; 01/11/2009 11:21 AM.
