Store Exchange Method: Network File Transfer

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This Store Exchange method involves a direct file transfer to computers in other stores via a network, phone, or Internet connection using mapped drives or a UNC (Universal Naming Convention) location.

Examples: VPN (Virtual Private Network), LAN (local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network)

Usage:

- Fastest, most convenient method once configured; no need to work outside of Point of Sale to send and receive files

- Automated file transfer

- One-click processing of received files; you are alerted when files arrive

- Can be scheduled to occur once a day at a time convenient for you

Requirements:

- An active network connection during exchanges (if you can use Windows Explorer to copy files between store folders, network file transfer will work)

- Technical knowledge to setup and maintain the network and associated hardware

Notes on Network File transfer:

- You can test a connection to determine if it would be valid for use with network file transfer by using Windows Explorer to copy files from one store to another. If this can be done, the connection can be used for Store Exchange.

- The connection must be made before Store Exchange is run

- Your hardware and the speed of the connection will directly affect the speed of the Store Exchange process