This section describes a suggested configuration for computers and networks that is suitable for running Match-IT. The intention is to provide sufficient information to enable you to make informed choices when buying.

These suggestions apply if you are building a 'small' system from scratch. By 'small' we mean systems of 5 to 10 users. If you already have a network system in place, or are contemplating building a 'large' system, then defer to the advice given by your existing suppliers.

Match-IT is not a Client/Server system, it's a Peer-to-peer system. This means the 'server' computer is just used to store your information and  your 'workstation' computers do all the work. In this configuration the 'server' is dumb and the workstations are 'smart'.