I didn't want to resurrect this thread that's over 2 yrs old, but I wanted to know your thoughts given my situation and current state of tech, which is similar to here:
Multiple Office Thread (2012) I do home visits, and I'm currently using a windows 7 ultimate laptop and have AC 6.6.1 installed as main on it. I'm considering hiring 1-2 other NP who will also do home visits on their own at the same time I'm visiting other patients, and also having a secretary who will also log on to AC at their home.
I was wondering if cloud based would probably be best option for me, and I was also wondering about differences between using AC's own cloud solution vs MS hosted (azure, i believe) or possibly finding database hosting solutions.
Thanks for all your help!
I just went back over the link you gave on remote options. It was a fascinating read. With the exception of the various cloud solutions, things are fairly similar.
The cloud has the advantage of not having to maintain the architecture. If you have good internet you could RDP or LMI into your office with a laptop or iPad.
There are a number of different cloud options, probably all are good but I trust Indy* You could create your own cloud or set up Azure cloud. The devil is in the details and security it the rule of the day. As was stated repeatedly in the prior post, if you are not sure, you should have an IT pro help you out.
I still have 2 offices and now use a TS solution from one to the other. I have used several options that work, but the straight TS/RemoteApp seems to work the easiest. I have demo'ed AC's cloud but not used it. It works well too.
What are your IT skills/support/and tolerance? Cloud solutions have low tech requirements but higher direct costs. My setup has higher tech requirements but lower long term costs.
Especially since you will have several different users, cloud may be the easiest solution.
*I am a Practice Advisor for Best for Your Practice, Indy's company.
