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Discover the essential features and hosting requirements for RiteTrack 5, built on Silverlight for seamless Rich Internet Applications (RIA) across Windows, Mac, and Linux. Released in 2007, RiteTrack 5 enhances user experience with automatic updates and a consistent look across browsers. Get insights on server setup, including SQL and web server specifications, with detailed cost estimates for hardware and licensing. Understand the architecture that supports data transfer using modern Web 2.0 practices, making RiteTrack an efficient choice for business management.
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RiteTrack Administration Michael Stephens, Director of Product Development Hank Googe, IT Manager
Silverlight • Released 2007 • Plugin for browsers • Installed on 62% of computers • Current version: 4.0 (5.0 launch today!) • Built for Rich Internet Applications (RIA) • Makes RiteTrack look GOOD
Silverlight: Multiple Platforms • Silverlight is officially supported on Mac and Windows. • Silverlight on Linux is facilitated by open source Moonlight.
Silverlight: Browsers • Silverlight presents a unified browsing experience. • Looks the same in every browser • Runs the same in every browser
Silverlight: On the Desktop • Can be installed on the desktop • Updates automatically • Looks and feels like an application • Uses same code and configuration!
Web Services • How RiteTrack 4 & 5 talk to the server • Both use HTTP(S) to transfer data • Both make Web 2.0 possible • FaceBook • Outlook • Messenger • RiteTrack 4 uses WCF and XML • RiteTrack 5 uses ReST and JSON
RiteTrack 4 & 5: Server • IIS 6 or 7 • Provides basic web server operations • Uses Asp.Net 4.0 • Provides .Net web framework • RiteTrack 4 uses WCF framework • RiteTrack 5 uses ReST framework
RiteTrack 4 & 5: Server • Reads commands • Loads scripting libraries • Processes commands • Logs actions taken • Applies security before and after actions occur
What Does It Take to Host RiteTrack? • Web server • SQL server • File server • Backups
Web Server • Approximate cost- $2250 • Yearly cost based on 3-year hardware rotation- $750 • Dual core3.2Ghz • 4GB RAM • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 • Internet Information Services • 50GB of hard drive space
SQL Server • Approximate cost- $5750 • Yearly cost based on 3-year hardware rotation- $1916 • Quad core 3.2Ghz • 8GB RAM • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 • SQL Server 2008 • 150GB of hard drive space
File Server • Approximate cost- $3500 • Yearly cost based on 3-year hardware rotation- $1166 • Dual core 3.2Ghz • 4GB RAM • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 • 75GB of hard drive space
Backups • Approximate yearly cost- $2500 • 250GB of storage • SQL Backups • Program code backups • Document backups • Backup twice daily • Offsite backup
Upfront Cost Yearly Cost $13,500 • Hardware • Licensing for servers and technology upgrades • Backup licenses • RiteTrack support/maintenance
IT Management $10,000 • Additional internal support • Server maintenance • Backups
Hosting • 10 users • $100 per user per month $12,000
What Do You Get? • SQL Server • Web Server • File Server • RiteTrackSupport/Maintenance • Enterprise Level Backups Every 4 Hours • Offsite Backups • Free SQL Server and Windows Server Upgrades • Less IT Headaches • 98% Uptime