Salon Iris Hardware Requirements
The following hardware specifications are recommended if you are using Salon Iris on one computer in your business. Follow these specifications for the Solo, Standard, and Professional editions of Salon Iris. For adequate performance to run the software, please follow at least the minimum hardware specifications. For optimal performance, please follow at least the recommended hardware specifications.
| Item | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Recent Intel Pentium @ 2.1Ghz | Recent Intel Core i3 @ 3.1Ghz or Better |
| Memory | 4.0 GB | 6.0 GB |
| Free Hard Drive Space | 4.0 GB | 6.0 GB |
| Internet Connection | High Speed Internet | High Speed Internet |
| Operating System | Windows 10, Windows 8.1 & 8.0, Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit, all editions), Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008/R2, Windows Server 2003/R2, Windows Server 2016 | |
| Screen Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixel minimum resolution required | |
Note: Salon Iris software will run on any PC, laptop, or netbook that meets the requirements listed, above. Salon Iris software will also run on a Mac computer if the Mac has Boot Camp or is running a Windows emulator such as Parallels or VMWare Fusion.
The following server specifications are for the server computer holding your database. You will have a server computer if you are using the Multi-Computer or Multi-Location edition of Salon Iris software. For all other computers in the network, follow specifications for “Single or Client Computers.”
| Item | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Recent Intel Core i3 @ 3.1Ghz or Better | Recent Intel Core i5 @ 3.3Ghz or Better |
| Memory | 6.0 GB | 8.0 GB |
| Free Hard Drive Space | 6.0 GB | 8.0 GB |
| Internet Connection | High Speed Internet | High Speed Internet |
| Operating System | Windows 10, Windows 8.1 & 8.0, Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit, all editions), Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008/R2, Windows Server 2003/R2, Windows Server 2016 | |
| Screen Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixel minimum resolution required | |
| SQL Server Edition | 2-9 networked computers: SQL Server 2012 Express (included free with Salon Iris) 10 or more computers: Full copy of Microsoft SQL Server Standard edition or higher |
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When running Salon Iris from multiple locations, each location will have a server and one or more client computers on the local network. All locations must be connected to the Internet, and be using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to share files and information between the locations.
For each location, follow the specifications listed under “Server Computer” for the computer holding the database (one per location), and the rest of the computers at each location (clients) should follow the specifications listed under “Single or Client Computer.” However, when using Salon Iris at multiple locations, you must have a full-time Internet connection at each location.