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RS-SQL VERSION 2.07 RELEASED

Straight after the January newsletter, I was informed that RS-SQL version 2.07 had indeed been released, so lets give you some more details about this new release.  You can click any of the highlighted words to learn more:

• The introduction of the new PPT8846 another RSMobile enabled hand-held. With the new RSMobile software gaining popularity it is great to be able to introduce much of the functionality at a more affordable price that is close to that of the older PDT3100.  This device offer so much more, however, with signature capture, wireless connectivity and the easy to use RSMobile interface.

 

• The new Reporting Services productivity and trend reports seem to have got many customers excited.  The samples I showed in the last newsletter were  Driver Productivity, Warehouseman Productivity, Inventory Trend and Revenue Trend.  Thank you to all of you who have emailed us with suggestions for more reports.  This is an exciting new addition to RS-SQL.

 

• Improved PDT3100 communications now give you the option for instant database updates eliminating the traditional use temporary files.  This is a major improvement in PDT3100 processing building on lessons learnt from our RSMobile development.  It is also a step towards a future release of RS-SQL where the PDT3100 and RSMobile communications will be merged into one area of the software.

 

• With so many of you now running "dongle-less", using the virtual key, we wanted to give you the ability to view your licensing information. Dongle-less offers many benefits, not least the ability to run a "hot backup" site without any licensing implications and the elimination of the need to logon to the database via the master workstation every 3 days.  If you haven't made the switch yet, call us today.

 

• Also RSMobile licenses are now completely transferable across RSMobile enabled hand-helds.  This means if you damage one hand-held you can simply transfer the license to a new hand-held even if it is not the same device.  This protects your investment in the RSMobile software

 

• Finally there is a lot of "behind the scenes" work preparing for the new RSWeb.NET... Can I say any more?... Not yet but we are working  hard towards this exciting new release so watch this space for details

You can learn more about this release and ensure you receive your copy by contacting your Business Development or Support Representative. Further details regarding this upgrade can also be found at http://www.oneilsoft.com/partners/pdf/ds0016i-RS-SQL2-07.pdf

DON'T FORGET TO MAKE A LIST

The function allows you to load items onto a grid and save them. You can then load them again and the format matches the current grid format. You may also load a list from an ASCII file. You may compare two lists and load all matching items or all items that don’t match. Each grid where Lists is available shows a menu item called List. The options in this menu are: Load, Save, Load from File, Save to File, Load Similarities, Load Differences, and Exceptions.

So how can Lists help you?  Here are some examples:

Create a list of all containers picked up from one customer in a day. Save it and compare it to a list of containers scanned onto shelves for that customer on the same day. Load the differences to ensure that they were all put away and charged for.

Your customer gives you an ASCII list of containers that you are to pick up. Compare it to the list of containers that you actually did pick up that day and load the differences. You can work out any variances with your customers right away.

Create a list of containers to be destroyed this month for a customer, then compare it to a list of their containers that had activity the previous month. Load the Similarities from both lists and let the customer know that those containers are still active.

Have fun and remember... keep a list.

PREPARE FOR YOUR RS-SQL 2.07 UPGRADE
To ensure a smooth and successful transition to version 2.07, the following steps are just some of the significant steps that will need to be accomplished:

• Upgrade all RSMobile™ Hand-Helds to the Windows Mobile 2003 Operating System.  If you are running Pocket PC 2002 contact O'Neil Software for your FREE upgrade

• Backup your database before and after upgrading.

• Install Macromedia Flash Player if using RSWeb

• Note that to print to a wireless printer from an RSMobile Scanner there has been some changes.  For more information, see your RSMobile User’s Guide. 

• Install the latest SQL Server Service Pack, as outlined in the RS-SQL Installation CD.

• Contact Technical Support if you are currently using custom software developed by O’Neil. The software shipped on the RS-SQL CD for this new release contains ONLY STANDARD RS-SQL software.  DO NOT install if you are currently using custom software.

FINALLY, READ THE COMPLETE RELEASE NOTES PROVIDED WITH YOU UPDATED CD

As always, if you are unsure or require further clarification on any of the technical topics discussed... simply ASK!  Remember, we are only a telephone call or email away.  For our contact details, click here.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Before loading any service packs, check with your O'Neil support representative first.  News on the affects of loading a service pack is received all of the time and they will be able to advise you of any known issues.

Here’s a question asked by an O'Neil Strategic Partner during the last month on the RS-SQL User Group Forum with the answer supplied by our Australasia support team. Why not test your knowledge by seeing if you know the answer?

Question:  My company is currently using Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server with Citrix Metaframe 1.8 to access our O'Neil application. We are planning to replace/upgrade this server in the next few weeks and I just wanted to pose a question to you guys before I started putting together a quote for my boss. Here goes. In an effort to save a bit of cash, I was wondering if I could just utilize Windows Server 2003's Terminal Services to run O'Neil

Answer:   Both Citrix Metaframe and Terminal Services (TS) software applications allow the user to run a remote Windows desktop locally. In earlier versions of TS the main drawback was that there was an inability to map communications ports. Citrix had this ability, so this enabled clients using Citrix to download PDTs from their remotes site. Other reasons why Citrix Metaframe was perceived as more desirable included:

With the advent of Windows 2003 Server these shortcomings in the Microsoft product have been resolved (however, our experience has been that com port mapping and PDT downloads/uploads are still very poor unless the bandwidth is approaching LAN speed!) This does not mean that Terminal Services for Windows Server 2003 is equal or superior to Citrix Metaframe.  In fact for medium-large size operations that can benefit from Server Farms and features such as Load balancing then Citrix may well still be superior. However for small-medium operations, a simple cost vs. benefit analysis of Citrix Metaframe and Microsoft Terminal Services may indicate an advantage to TS.

Got a question for our technical specialists or want to learn more about this feature? e-mail us at one of the following addresses:

Send comments on our Quiz Us! questions to: Newsletter@oneilsoft.com

2005 CLASSROOM TRAINING SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE IN CALENDAR VIEW OR  DOWNLOAD

To view the new training schedule and read the course descriptions, you can now visit us at http://www.oneilsoft.com to see a calendar view or to download the details.  If you are new to the software you should give a serious look at the Administration and Operation's courses.  If you are introducing or have introduced the new RSMobile devices, plan to attend the RSMobile - Setup to Service course to get the most from your new hand-helds. You can read and download the complete course descriptions at www.oneilsoft.com

No other Commercial Records Management Software Company offers the depth of training as O'Neil Software nor do they offer our 100% satisfaction guarantee. So make the most of your software investment and learn how to get the maximum return on your investment by enrolling in a class today.

O'NEIL EXPRESS LEARNING GET IT FOR FREE FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF MARCH!

Yes, you did read that correctly. Between now and the end of March you can register for any or all of our O'Neil EXPRESS on-line learning courses for FREE -  OVER US$700 VALUE

Maybe you want to learn more about the backup wizard, quick queries or pricing?  Maybe you want to work through the 8 session workorder basics course to learn all about workorders?  Whatever your reason, now is the time to take advantage of this great offer.  Simply order the courses individually,  ignore the price on the order form and be sure to click the URL link provided at the end of the purchasing process.  When you click this link you will be able to create your own unique course username & password, which will be validated within 48 hours.

You can find all the O'Neil EXPRESS courses at: http://www.oneilsoft.com/express/internet.shtml

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HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW GOOGLE MAPS?

Next time you need a map, take a look at  http://maps.google.com. I think you will be impressed.

MICROSOFT INTRODUCE NEW ANTI-SPYWARE APPLICATION

The product is designed to help protect users of Windows products from spyware--software that's secretly installed on people's computers for a variety of purposes, such as bombarding them with pop-up ads and tracking their Internet usage. The company claims the anti-spyware tools will help people keep their computers running faster and with fewer Web-related glitches. 

You can download a free copy at http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

EARN STRATEGIC PARTNER REWARD CREDITS...

Are you ready to earn some monetary rewards the next time you give advice to someone that requires a record management software solution?  Do you often advise them to join you by choosing O'Neil Software?  If so, then there are three ways to earn those rewards:

Firstly, simply by placing an O'Neil Strategic Partner logo and a link to www.oneilsoft.com on your web site or by displaying the logo and our web URL in your marketing materials, you can immediately receive a $100 credit on your account;

Secondly, we will give a $100 credit for any sales referral that is received and accepted by O’Neil Software on or after February 1st, 2005;

Thirdly, we will add an additional amount equal to their first months Annual Renewable License Fee if your referral results in a sale.

Participation is easy.  Read the Referral Program Terms & Conditions and simply fill out the on-line form at http://www.oneilsoft.com/about/referral.shtml whenever you wish to apply for a credit.

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