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Supported Platforms	CC Payment Server runs on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000. The server runs as a "service process," allowing it to process credit cards in the backround. Since NT services are not supported on Windows 95 and Windows 98, CC Payment Server cannot operate as a server on those systems. (However, you can use Windows 95/98 as a client, sending orders to CC Payment Server.)
Supported Databases	The software interfaces to your business through a database system. Currently, supported databases include: Oracle (all versions, including 8i) Microsoft SQLServer Sybase and Microsoft Access. If you're using a different database system let us know, we'd be happy to discuss adding that system to our "supported" list for you!
Communications	CC Payment Server requires a "POS-Port" to communicate with your bank. This device is provided by and supported through the bank hosting your Merchant Account, although our support team will attempt to answer any questions you have concerning your POS-Port.
Server Setup	In a large scale E–commerce or Telemarketing Environment, we recommend that CC Payment Server be installed on two systems to offer fault tolerance and 24x7 operation. This allows one server to be dedicated to the time-sensitive task of processing authorization requests, and the other to handle the Settlement process (that can be handled after hours and are not time-critical as authorizations). Plus, the Settlement Server can act as the "hot-standby" for the Authorization server in the event of any problems.