The following outlines IT requirements for consideration when implementing Construction Logistics. The information provided here should be discussed with your IT support team.
Virtual Private Network
A VPN is required for the Supervisor tablets supervisors to remotely connect to the office and synchronise SQL Data their Logistics (SQL Server) data and Job Files.
Supplier Connect Server
SupplierConnect Server
To process SupplierConnect (ie. supplier/tradesperson call up) notifications, a publicly accessible IIS server running PHP is required.
Below are the requirements to consider when provisioning a server for Supplier ConnectSupplierConnect.
- Configure Microsoft SQL Server for Mixed Mode Authentication and create SQL User Account
- Externally accessible Microsoft IIS Server located on the Internal network or DMZ network (recommended)
- PHP Installation
- Route external Static IP address through to the Microsoft IIS Server on Port 80 or Port 443 (if using an SSL certificate).
- Internal and external DNS record to identify the IIS Server eg. supplierconnect.yourdomain.com.au
- Microsoft IIS Server to send SMTP Emails on TCP port 25 (email receipts)
This can be setup on an existing server or a new server can be sourcedprovisioned.
Microsoft Outlook
Each Supervisor will require Microsoft Outlook (32 bit) setup on their tablet to send and received receive emails
Remote Support (if needed) - assists in connecting to Supervisor Tablet devices remotely
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