Home	RDP Sales	Contact Us	Training
RDP Support		Call (970) 845-7108        Open a Web Support Incident
RDPWin Knowledge Base	RDP-DOS Knowledge Base	IRM and IRM.Net Knowledge Base	Crystal Knowledge Base

Updated 06/11/2008

RDPWin Version 2 - Additional Features and Faster Performance

9/1/2007 - RDPWin Version 2 Updates are available to all customers using RDPWin at no charge.  All new features and bug fixes will be in RDPWin Version 2 from this point forward.  Customers on RDPWin version 1.xx should upgrade as soon as possible.  Some of the advantages of RDPWin Version 2 are:

• Improved System Performance with ODBC Access to Pervasive
• Change-Tracking Module Available
• Denial Tracking on Reservations
• New Crystal Reports
• Credit Card PCI Compliance with Data Encryption
• Interface to multiple RDP systems with the Customer Relationship Management module (CRM)
• IRM.Net uses RDPWin Version 2 technology

We are very excited about RDPWin Version 2 and want to make sure all customers have the following requirements in place prior to upgrading:

**For customers currently using RDP-DOS for reservations and front desk functions, upgrading to RDPWin Version 2 still allows the use of RDP-DOS for these areas.  Customers using RDPWin for housekeeping, work orders and the reporter are not affected by the upgrade.  Customers using only RDPWin have limited access to RDP-DOS for utilities only.  Use the table to determine how you want to access certain functions in RDP software to determine which modules should be installed.

RDPWin Limited

Use RDP-DOS and/or RDPWin with Version 2.xxx

Upgrading to Version 2.xxx does not limit current RDP-DOS customers from continued use of RDP-DOS unless the following features are utilized:

• Credit Card Encryption
• Other Charge Buckets
• Flat Rate Travel Agents

Any properties using any one or more of the features listed above are required to use RDPWin for Reservations and Front Desk procedures.

Pervasive P.SQL Version 9.5 or Higher Required - Improves Performance with ODBC

The RDP system uses the Pervasive.SQL database which is one of the fastest and most reliable client-server databases available. It is in use at millions of sites worldwide.  We have made RDPWin Version 2 faster by taking advantage of the "Pervasive .Net Data Provider" which is only fully available in P.SQL Version 9.5 and higher.  The table below explains the upgrade requirements:

For additional information or to purchase a Pervasive upgrade  please call Jerry Vargas at RDP at 970-845-1140.   Also see:

• How to verify your version of Pervasive
• Pervasive Software Overview and Upgrade Prices

Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 or Higher

RDPWin uses Microsoft's .Net technology.  Microsoft has spent billions of dollars developing .Net as their platform of the future.  RDPWin Version 2 requires Microsoft .Net Framework Version 2.0 or higher, which is available at no charge for Windows XP workstations and Windows 2003 Server from Microsoft Update.  

• For more information about .Net, see:  http://www.microsoft.com/net/.

Administrator Password Required

The administrator password on the RDP Data Server is required for initial setup.

Training Required for RDP-DOS Customers Prior to
RDPWin Res/Front Desk Installation

RDP-DOS customers must complete training before using RDPWin for Reservations and Front Desk functions.  Once completed, the RDPWin Res/Front Desk module can be installed on your system.  For a training schedule see RDP Training or call 970-845-1140.

Workstations with XP Professional (Svc. Pack 2)
and Windows Vista (Svc. Pack 1) are Both Supported

RDPWin has not tested and does not support Windows XPx64, the 64 bit version of Windows XP; and there are no plans to test at this time.  Do not use Windows XPx64.

For new computer purchases or upgrades, do not order Windows XPx64.  New hardware should have Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2) or Vista (Business or Ultimate) (Service Pack 1) with a minimum of 1 gigabyte of RAM memory and a 3ghz processor.

Related Topics

• How to verify your version of Pervasive
• Pervasive Software Overview and Upgrade Prices  (or call RDP Sales at 970-845-1140)
• RDP Hardware Required 
• Adding RDPWin for RDP-DOS Customers
• RDP Training Dates

Home	RDPWin	RDP-DOS	IRM/IRM.Net	Preprinted Forms
	Version 2.xxx	Upgrade to RDPWin	Link to Marketing Site	Support: 970-845-7108
	Training	Vendor Interfaces	Troubleshooting	Sales: 970-845-1140