All About The Revolver Technology
The Revolver Security Concept
- Fail-proof database
- Automatic backups, multiple times daily on demand
- Encrypted communication between client and server (bank standard)
- Privacy feature: documents can be flagged ‚private’, so that nobody else can access them
- Individual access rights: the administrator can define different access areas for different users
Powered By PostgreSQL Database Technology
A database you can rely on! Revolver’s database is designed to be rock-solid.
Since the launch of Revolver 8 we use PostgreSQL. It's an open-source database system, that is considered to be one of the most modern, most powerful and most reliable systems on the market. It is used by many large companies e.g. Skype.
PostgreSQL key features
- ACID Transactions: Makes sure that the database stays coherent. No half or defective data will be filed even if the power goes down. See Wikipedia: → ACID → Transactions
- Multiversion Concurrenry Control: When a lot of users are working at the same time MVCC guarantees the speed of the database. → MVCC
- Full-text search: Searches through all fields. The result shows within a split second even with big data volume.
- Auto vacuum: By reusing empty space the database is kept compact automatically.
Up to 400 users: Networking
Revolver was designed for network use
Only if everybody works with the same data there can be real team work. This is easy to realise with Revolver. The server saves all data centrally and the clients access it.
Easy setup
To install Revolver in the network is really easy. You just start the server with a click, afterwards the clients sign right on. Even the administration is a piece of cake. There is hardly anything to do apart from the user administration.
Automatic server identification
Through a special cross-platform technology the Revolver-client is able to find the server automatically most of the times. That way the installation becomes even easier.
Low hardware requirements
The Revolver server can either run on one of the workstations* or on an extra computer. In a lot of cases a older computer is sufficient as server. The server requires Windows or Mac OS. So do the clients.
* recommended up to 5 clients
Ideal for cross platform networks
Mac and Windows computers work hand in hand with Revolver. You will not notice the different systems. Revolver works with the cross-platform unicode signs.
Server-side processes
This technology keeps answertimes short even with big data volume. That is why Revolver can be used in the internet without it s speed reducing.
Floating licences and free server
The number of existing workstation licences defines how many users can work at the server at the same time. The licences are not bound to a single user. You can define as many users and install the Revolver client on as many computers as you like. The server function in Revolver is free! No need to buy an expensive server software.
Incredibly Fast: Access Via Internet
High speed
The access via internet is almost as fast as in your local network. Thanks to a special technology Revolver only sends small data volume through the net that way the transmission speed is not effected.
Complete feature set
Working in the internet you will have the same feature set as in your local network. You use the regular Revolver client (access via webbrowser is not possible).
High security standard
The connection to the server is always encrypted (bank standard). A “read-along” by others is impossible.
Technical requirements
If you own an IP address you need nothing further. If not use the free “DynDNS” service to make your server reachable.
Future-Proof: Easy Updates
Why are updates a problem for many manufacturers?
The update procedure is a huge problem for many manufacturers of business software. Especially when there are client-specific customizations, updates mean a lot of hand work and complicated imports – with classical solutions as well as web based solutions. With some vendors clients can not proceed the updates themselves but a vendor’s technician has to interfere each time.
Since 2004 Revolver has an elaborate update technology
To proceed an update for Revolver is very easy: you just download the newest version of the program, install it as usual, start Revolver – done! Normally there are no further steps necessary. You can proceed the update completely on your own.
Your customizations remain
Customization you did in the design mode will not be overwritten by an update. An elaborate technology guarantees that your customizations remain.
Data Sheet Revolver 8
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System requirements |
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Windows 7, Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) |
Yes |
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Mac (Intel) OSX 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4.11, Server |
Yes |
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Mac (PowerPC) OSX 10.6, 10.5, 10.4.11 |
Revolver client: Yes |
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Capacity |
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Max. number of users recommended |
400 |
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Max. number of documents |
4 billions per list |
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Max. size of main database |
Only limited by HD space |
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Max. size of attachments database (email attachments, images) |
Only limited by HD space, automatical fragmentation in files of 1 GB |
Subject to change - Updated 09/27/11
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