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Course Overview

Objectives​

This course shows how the Enactor solution is deployed on specific hardware, operating systems and peripherals, enabling attendees to deploy the Enactor solution in-store and providing guidance on how to deploy Enactor within a repeatable gold build implementation process.

After attending, participants should:

  • Be able to install the Enactor store applications on their own hardware
  • Be able to configure POS Terminals to use supported hardware such as scanners and printers
  • Understand the principles of device and peripheral integration using Enactor
  • Understand the principles of device and peripheral integration using JPOS

Attendee Numbers and Duration​

The duration of the course is one day.

Overview of Sessions​

The sessions provided comprise:

  • Introduction and Course Overview
  • Enactor Store Architecture
  • Store and POS Configuration
  • Hardware, OS and DBMS Setup
  • Enactor Application Installation

Six progressive practical exercises build from store configuration through to a working POS terminal with live data.

Targeted Attendees​

The attendees of the training are expected to be those who will be actively involved in deploying and managing Enactor store infrastructure, including:

  • Systems Engineers
  • Technical Architects
  • IT Operations Teams
  • Store Technology Managers
  • Infrastructure Engineers
  • POS Deployment Specialists

Prerequisites​

Attendees should have:

  • A working understanding of Windows operating systems and basic networking
  • Familiarity with database concepts (installation, user creation)
  • Completion of (or equivalent knowledge to) the Introduction to Enactor course, particularly the Store and POS Setup session
  • Basic understanding of the Enactor Estate Manager

Infrastructure Requirements​

This training will normally be held at the Enactor offices or remotely via virtual training environment. Enactor will supply all required infrastructure including virtual POS devices pre-loaded with installation files.

Participants will be provided with access to:

  • Virtual POS devices (Windows 10)
  • Pre-installed MariaDB installation MSI and setup scripts
  • Enactor POS Installation MSI and Installer.ini
  • Access to a shared Estate Manager training environment

Participants should bring their own laptops for remote access to the virtual environment.

Training Agenda​

  • Kick Off and Introductions
  • Enactor Store Architecture
  • Store and POS Configuration (Exercises 1-2)
  • Hardware, OS and DBMS Setup (Exercise 3)
  • Enactor Application Installation (Exercises 4-6)
  • Subscription and Data Distribution
  • Printer and Device Integration
  • Mobile POS Deployment