Hardware Specifications

Minimum hardware requirements are as follows:

Database Server Specifications (<25 Users)

  • Dual Xeon 3.0 GHz Clock or better (Should score 5,000 or better on the CPU Mark: http://www.cpubenchmark.net/multi_cpu.html)
  • 73 GB disk space 3
  • 4 GB RAM (minimum 1)
  • 1 Gbps or higher network interface card and network switch.
  • Backup System2
  • Battery Backup Power Supply
  • O/S: Windows 2000/2003/2008 Server® 

Database Server Specifications (>25 Users)

  • Dual Xeon 3.33 GHz Clock or better (Should score 10,000 or better on the CPUMark: http://www.cpubenchmark.net/multi_cpu.html)
  • 150 GB disk space3
  • 8 GB RAM (minimum1)
  • 1 Gbps or higher network interface card and network switch.
  • Backup System2
  • Battery Backup Power Supply
  • O/S: Windows 2000/2003/2008 Server® 

Workstation Specifications

  • Processor: 2 GHz or better speed (Should score 3,000 or better on the CPUMark: http://www.cpubenchmark.net/multi_cpu.html)
  • 1 GB RAM (minimum 1)
  • 100Mbps or 1000 Mbps network interface card
  • O/S: Windows® 2000/XP/Vista/7

Remote PC Connection

  • High-Speed Internet Connection
  • One of the following communication software packages:
    1. www.LogMeIn.com
    2. Citrix
    3. Terminal Services
    4. www.GoToMyPC.com
    5. pcAnywhere

 

SaaS Hosted Workstation Specifications

  • 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps network interface card
  • O/S: Windows® XP/Vista/7
  • High-Speed Internet Connection
  • (Wyze dumb terminal with RDP protocol client will work)

 

Notes:

1 These are minimum requirements. Additional Processor speed and RAM will improve overall system performance and should always be considered.

2 The size of the Backup System should be appropriate for the server in question in order to handle all files/data that require backup.

3 The size of the disk space is based upon this server primarily being used for AOD and necessary O/S and driver files. If running other applications or providing user file storage, a larger drive/multiple drives may be required. RAID and other fault-tolerant systems should be considered.

 

 

Built for the Future

Microsoft .NET PlatformAnswersElite is built on Microsoft's .NET Technology. What does this mean for your facility? AnswersElite offers the highest functionality in Long Term Care Software through its rich application architecture and computer industry standard programming language. 

AnswersElite gives you fast performance for screen and tab transitions that are instantaneous. You also enjoy higher user productivity and time to market for new modules and applications through our composite application framework that allows us to quickly and effectively organize Microsoft technologies. IT departments also love the Automatic Updates delivered easily to your system when a new version is available.

The Choice is Yours

AnswersElite has the flexibility to be installed onsite or on a hosted environment based on your organization's needs. Either way will work seamlessly for your facility. You can choose our traditional onsite approach where you control your servers, data and everything related to your organization's installation. Or you can elect our professionally managed hosting solution which allows you to enjoy all of the benefits of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in a convenient monthly service plan pricing model. 

Security & HIPAA Compliance

AOD Software invokes the concept of an Internet Smart Client. That means, no software to install on your local machines. No issues with caching of Personal Health Information (PHI) on local machines that could lead to security breaches under HIPAA. No waiting for browser caching and screen transitions. The Internet Smart Client offers the full functionality of AOD through the web in an encrypted and bandwidth efficient format. 

Beyond the Software

AnswersElite clients also enjoy a world-class support organization that boasts financial and clinical specialists trained in each of the system modules. Our support specialists have extensive industry experience including former State Surveyors, CPAs, Directors of Nursing, CFOs and more. The quality of the service we provide is continually reinforced by excellent satisfaction survey ratings in the high 90th percentile from our customers.

Ample learning opportunities are offered to all AOD clients including convenient online eLearning courses and the extremely popular Annual User's Conference in the Spring of each year.

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