Beginning with Simphony version 2.9, you can run the CAPS web application on Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and also have the CAPS database reside on an Oracle database.
Running CAPS as a web service is an alternative method to running CAPS as a Windows service and a workstation-based service. In Simphony versions earlier than 2.9, CAPS runs only on a Microsoft SQL Server database and the embedded Simphony Service Host Webkit web server.
CAPS needs to be on-property regardless of which configuration fits the business architecture. CAPS holds state information of checks and hence, the CAPS service must be on sticky sessions. The CAPS service cannot reside behind a load balancer.
CAPS Running on a POS Client Workstation (along with the POS client)
CAPS Running on a POS Client Workstation (without the POS client)
CAPS Running as a Windows Service with Oracle database
CAPS Running as a Windows Service with Microsoft SQL Server database
CAPS Running as a Web Service on Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) with Oracle database
CAPS Running as a Web Service on Microsoft IIS with Microsoft SQL Server database
Table 38-1 CAPS Configuration Methods
| CAPS Configuration Details | CAPS on a POS Client Workstation | CAPS as a Windows Service | CAPS as a Web Service on Microsoft IIS |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CAPS Database |
Microsoft SQL Express |
Oracle Database Microsoft SQL Server |
Oracle Database Microsoft SQL Server |
|
CAPS Service Host |
POS client |
CAPS Only |
CAPS Only |
|
Hardware |
All supported Oracle MICROS workstations |
All supported Microsoft Windows Servers |
All supported Microsoft Windows Servers |