Guest Management Software Administrator Guide

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2 Installation

Typical deployments

The Guest Management Software can be installed on one or more computers, and works with any MSM7xx controller with a matching software version.

Multiple computer deployment

The following diagram shows a sample MSM7xx deployment with the Guest Management Software (GMS) installed on multiple computers.

In this scenario, the Guest Management Software is installed on multiple computers at the reception desk in a large hotel. In addition, it is also installed on the hotel manager’s computer. To support this scenario, the Guest Management Software makes use of a third-party database installed on the network. The third-party database can be installed on one of the computers on which the Guest Management Software is also installed. The Guest Management Software must be installed on each computer from where it will be used.

Note: You must use a third-party database when the Guest Management Software is installed on more than one computer. If the Guest Management Software is installed on only one computer, the additional option of using a local internal database is available.

This scenario uses two VSCs:

•Hotspot: Provides free access to information about the hotel in all public spaces.

•Guest: Provides paying hotel guests with premium access in their rooms.