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Restricted application functionality. Ginesys is developed based on the architecture comprising of separate systems for HO and POS server applications. Both Ginesys HO and POS have individual sets of Windows services. When both the applications are installed on same system the services conflict to each other. Data Exchange service is the core service for exchanging data among HO and retail stores. The service runs at both end in fixed interval. The architecture is same for a large retail chain or a single store retail operation. Running Data Exchange services of both the sides simultaneous on same system will conflict often and may lead to degraded performance in exchanging data.
Performance issue. Both the applications, Ginesys HO and POS, work on two different RDBMS databases. Ginesys HO runs on Oracle database and POS on Microsoft SQL Server database. When both the databases are placed in a single system then having both the databases on . User may experience degraded performance.
Least chance of data recovery. There won’t be any possibility to recover the data if in any unfortunate scenario the system storage is lost. Generally we attempts to recover data of onside with the help of other side. Since both the databases happen to reside in one system, when the hardware fails you’ll loose both. In that case, only the backups stored off the machine may work, though those are subject to validate data consistency and data exchange parity.
Data is not safeUnsafe data. Ginesys HO database runs on the system which is in regular use of POS operation. Head-Office database is the central data repository of Ginesys ERP and running that on a system having regular access is not safe.
Less flexible for scalability. Scalability of an on-premise server is always less flexible. Either you go for a huge first day investment on purchasing a high configuration server, which is not a pocket friendly choice or going with an entry level server which may reach to its performance ceiling fast. Moreover, for a single system deployment, the duration before you plan for another server upgradeas will be shorter. Both the application may eat up the resources fast.
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Data safety. Ginesys Head-Office application will be installed on a cloud hosting maintained by Ginesys team. The core database of Ginesys ERP will reside safely on a secured cloud environment. All possible safety and security measures are already adopted there in Ginesys Cloud Hosting environment. You can access Ginesys HO application mostly via web browser on the local POS machine. For few jobs, you need the HO server access and a Remote Desktop Connection will get that done. For more info on Ginesys Cloud Hosting, please visit Ginesys Cloud Hosting - Frequently asked questions answered
Economic. You need not to go into a lump-sum investment for server. The major heavy component will reside on cloud and you can choose a rental (SaaS) plan for your convenience. A stable system with fare configuration will do the work for POS application and accessing remote HO application.
Fault tolerant. In this deployment also, HO and POS applications are placed in different system. So, in any case the database of either side lost due to any disaster and latest backups are not available then recovery of the database is is possible with the help of another database. It is very much unlikely to loose both the database at same time. Though the loss of Ginesys HO database is very remote as it’s been safely placed in Ginesys Cloud Hosting.
Hassle free. Ginesys HO will be hosted in Ginesys Cloud Hosting which offers a resilient, safe and secured environment, backed by systematic proactive performance monitoring. Just leave the infrastructure on us and you focus on the business, which matters the most for you.
Disadvantages:
Compulsion for Internet dependency. Though in current age of Internet and online applications we all are dependent on Internet. Internet is as indispensable as electricity. So having an Internet connection is not considered as any additional expense. Still, in any condition of Internet outage, the Ginesys HO will not be accessible when it is placed on cloud.
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