| What Version
of Microsoft SQL Server do I need to run Wincollect?
There are a number of different versions
of Microsoft
SQL Server you can choose from. Your choice will be based
largely on your requirements and budget. Since the release of
Wincollect Version 4.6 Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Standard or
Enterprise is required. If deploying with Web-collect.net a
Processor License is required. Other options for smaller agencies
include the use of the Microsoft Data Engine. |
| What operating
systems do I need? Microsoft's
Windows 2000, 2003 and XP are recommended. |
| Do I need
a dedicated server? Wincollect
is a client\server and web browser based application meaning
it performs at its peak with a dedicated Server environment
running Windows 2000 or 2003 server. Deployments with Web-collect.net
require an Internet Information Server. |
| Can I use
non-Wincollect products to access my database?
Yes.
Your Wincollect database can be access via a variety of
third party applications. Some of the more common methods
of connecting these products is via ODBC or ADO. Examples
of well known products that can be used include applications
such as Excel, Access and Crystal Reports. |
| Can Wincollect
be customized to suit my business? Debtor
Software Solutions offers a range of different services
to help you meet your business needs whether small or
large. |
| What
are the different versions of Wincollect?
Wincollect is offered in 3 versions. Wincollect
Standard, Professional and Enterprise Suite. All three products
are built for use with the same technology so upgrading from
Standard through to Enterprise is as simple as running the supplied
Batch Management File. |
| What is
the minimum number of users I need to purchase with Wincollect?
Whilst there is no minimum user requirements
for Standard or Professional, Enterprise Suite is sold with
a minimum of 5 users. Additional users can then be purchased
individually. |
| What support
options are available? Support
is provided via a monthly support charge in addition to the
User License fee. Support options include provisions for Telephone
and Web-based logging and tracking. |
| Do I need
to purchase upgrades? Upgrades
for existing products are provided free of charge only for installations
with Support Contracts. |
| How much
does Wincollect cost? The
cost of Wincollect depends on the version you purchase, the
number of con-current users and the additional services you
require. Pricing is provided on a quotation basis after an initial
needs analysis. |
My agency
has over 100 staff and a database with millions of Debts and it processes a large
volume of new debts each month, how can I be sure that Wincollect
can handle this?
Wincollect Enterprise Suite is suited for use in your
agency. Lets take a close look at some of the facts behind
this.
Firstly Wincollect is built on the Microsoft SQL
Server database platform. SQL Server along with the Windows
Server System is an Enterprise Level technology that powers
some of the worlds
largest corporations. Wincollect leverages off this technology
to enable fast processing of commands and efficient data gathering
for reporting purposes. Wincollect provides full access directly
to the SQL Database to enable you to create additional tables,
indexes, views, stored procedures and other processes to enable
you to have total control of the data.
The front end of Wincollect makes full use of the power of SQL
Server by wrapping the functionality directly within stored
procedures executed at the database level. Additionally, agencies
can make full use of data warehouses to divert intensive database
processing and reporting so that it does not impact your general
collections processes. And yes, a number of other well designed processes that our competitors would like to know about. But that is all wrapped up in our valuable Intellectual Property.
Finally, when you match these capabilities to the right hardware
platform, and network structure, your database will grow with
ease and perform tirelessly.
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