Local Server model:

1. Broadband Internet (to allow for remote support). *
2. Admin PC located in a secure area. *
3. Booking station – PC with a USB bar code scanner. *
4. A lighting interface/controller module (controls up to 8 courts). **
5. Network cabling and relays to the lights. *
6. A door controller module along with card reader. **
7. Magnetic door locks. *
8. A Linux or Wintel Based server. *
9. A MySQL database license. *
10. Data Backup and redundancy facilities in accordance with your needs. *
11. IT staff to run above*

1. Broadband Internet (to connect to the database). *
2. Admin PC located in a secure area. *
3. Booking station – PC with a USB bar code scanner. *
4. A lighting interface/controller module (controls up to 8 courts). **
5. Network cabling and relays to the lights. *
6. A door controller module along with card reader. **
7. Magnetic door locks. *
8. Advantage of the ASP model:

• Minimal up front cost.
• No worry about data security (back up, virus attacks)
• No need to maintain complex MySQL database server.
• Optimal availability based on professionally supported powerful MySQL database servers.
• Less money tied up in fast depreciating hardware.
• No cost in retaining the services of expensive IT professionals to look after your system.
• Optional redundant servers.
  
  * can be provided by user.
  ** proprietary interface from Sports IT Ltd.