# RMH Installation Guide - [RMH apps](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/rmh-applications.md): This topic describes the various RMH apps: POS, Store Manager, Store Administrator, Central Manager, Central Administrator, Central Server, Central Client, and Loyalty Manager. - [System requirements](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/system-requirements.md): This topic identifies the minimum and recommended system requirements for RMH. - [Deployment options](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/deployment-options.md) - [Single store deployments](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/deployment-options/deployment-options-ss.md): This topic describes common single store deployments of RMH. Deployments are also known as implementations. - [Multi-store deployments](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/deployment-options/deployment-options-ms-cm.md): This topic describes common multi-store deployments of RMH. Deployments are also known as implementations. - [Loyalty Manager deployments](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/deployment-options/deployment-options-w-lm.md): This topic describes common Store Loyalty and Central Loyalty deployments for RMH. Deployments are also known as implementations. - [Licensing](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/licensing.md) - [About license keys and activation](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/licensing/licensing-activations.md): This topic explains the cloud licensing mechanism used by RMH, and how license keys are activated for the licensed RMH apps (POS, Store Manager, Central Manager, and Central Connector/Central Client). - [About license keys and concurrent seats](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/licensing/licensing-concurrent-seats.md): This topic explains the concepts of concurrent seats, which are also known as floating seats. It also explains how seats are validated at logon, and what happens if RMH cannot renew seats. - [About internet connectivity and licensing](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/licensing/licensing-offline.md): This topic explains how an internet connection is required for RMH licensing, and what happens if licensed RMH apps lose internet connectivity. - [Perpetual vs subscription licenses](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/licensing/licensing-type.md): This topic describes the perpetual and subscription licenses types available for the licensed RMH apps. - [Frequently asked questions about licensing](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/licensing/licensing-faq.md): This topic answers frequently asked questions about RMH licensing. - [Convert from MLM licensing to RMH Hub licensing](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/licensing/licensing-mlm-to-ls.md): This topic describes how to configure the licensed RMH apps to use license keys obtained through the RMH Hub. - [Changing the store's name or address in MLM](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/licensing/licensing-changing-store-info.md): This topic describes how to change the store's name or address in the Multi-License Module, or MLM. - [Troubleshooting licensing](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/licensing/licensing-troubleshooting.md): This topic describes how to troubleshoot common issues with RMH licensing. - [Network best practices](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/nbp_topics.md) - [Introduction](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/nbp_topics/nbp-introduction.md) - [Deployment options](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/nbp_topics/nbp-network-rmh-deployment-options.md): This topic describes network deployment options for stores and RMH apps. Deployment is also known as implementation. - [Configure the network](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/nbp_topics/nbp-network-configuring.md): This topic describes one method for configuring the store's network. - [Secure and isolate the network](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/nbp_topics/nbp-network-securing-and-isolating.md) - [Create a subnet for RMH](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/nbp_topics/nbp-network-securing-and-isolating/nbp-network-create-rmh-subnet.md): This topic describes how to create a subnet for RMH. - [Disable DHCP](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/nbp_topics/nbp-network-securing-and-isolating/nbp-network-disable-dhcp.md): This topic describes how to disable DHCP to prevent the router from automatically assigning IP addresses to devices that connect to the RMH network. - [Assign a static IP address](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/nbp_topics/nbp-network-securing-and-isolating/nbp-network-assign-static-ip.md): This topic describes how to assign a static IP address to add store computers and peripheral devices that need to access the RMH network. - [Implement an internet failover solution](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/nbp_topics/nbp-network-internet-failover.md): This topic describes best practices for implementing an internet failover solution so the store can continue to process electronic payments if the store loses its internet connection. - [Conclusion and example](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/nbp_topics/nbp-conclusion.md) - [Install .NET](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/installation-dot-net.md): This topic describes how to install .NET on store computers. - [Install Microsoft SQL Server](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-microsoft-sql-server.md) - [RMH and SQL Server FAQs](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-microsoft-sql-server/sql_topics.md) - [Introduction](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-microsoft-sql-server/sql_topics/sql-introduction.md) - [What are the limitations of SQL Server Express?](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-microsoft-sql-server/sql_topics/sql-what-are-limitations-of-sql-express.md): This topic describes the database size, memory, and processor limitations of SQL Server Express. - [What contributes to RMH database growth?](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-microsoft-sql-server/sql_topics/sql-what-contributes-rmh-database-growth.md): This topic describes what causes the RMH database to grow in size. - [When should I upgrade from SQL Server Express?](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-microsoft-sql-server/sql_topics/sql-when-to-upgrade-from-sql-express.md): This topic explores the reasons why a store should upgrade from SQL Server Express to a paid edition of SQL Server. - [Where can I get SQL Server pricing and licensing information?](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-microsoft-sql-server/sql_topics/sql-pricing-licensing.md): This topic describes how client access licenses (CALs) work and where stores can get more information about SQL Server licensing and pricing. - [Does installing SQL Server on a dedicated computer improve performance?](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-microsoft-sql-server/sql_topics/sql-does-installing-sql-on-dedicated-server.md): This topic explores how you can improve performance by installing SQL Server on a dedicated computer. - [How can I configure SQL Server on a remote computer?](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-microsoft-sql-server/sql_topics/sql-how-to-configure-sql-on-remote-machine.md): This topic describes how you can configure SQL Server on a remote computer. - [Conclusion](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-microsoft-sql-server/sql_topics/sql-conclusion.md) - [Install Microsoft SQL Server](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-microsoft-sql-server/installation-sql-server.md): This topic provides an example of how to install Microsoft SQL Server. Refer to the official Microsoft documentation for complete installation instructions. - [(Optional) Install Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-microsoft-sql-server/installation-sql-server-management-studio.md): This topic provides an example of how to install Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. Refer to the official Microsoft documentation for complete installation instructions. - [Enable TCP/IP and open port 1433](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-microsoft-sql-server/installation-sql-server-tcpip-ports.md): This topic describes how to enable TCP/IP and open port 1433 so the RMH apps can communicate with SQL Server and synchronized data with the store database. - [Download the RMH release package](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/release-package.md): This topic describes how to download the RMH release package from the support website. - [Install Store Manager (single store)](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-store-manager-single-store.md) - [Single store installation checklist](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-store-manager-single-store/checklist-single-store.md): This topic provides a checklist for installing RMH in a single store. Print out this checklist and cross off each step as you complete it. - [Install Store Manager](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-store-manager-single-store/installation-sm.md): This topic describes how to install Store Manager on a store computer. - [Configure the connection to SQL Server and the store database](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-store-manager-single-store/installation-sm-configuration-sql-server.md): This topic describes how to configure the connection to SQL Server and the store database in Store Administrator. - [Connect to SQL Server and the store database](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-store-manager-single-store/installation-sm-connect-sql-server.md): This topic describes how to connect to SQL Server and the store database in Store Administrator. - [(Optional) Create a new store database](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-store-manager-single-store/installation-sm-create-store-db.md): This topic describes how to create a new store database in Store Administrator. - [(Optional) Install MLM](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-store-manager-single-store/installation-mlm.md): This topic describes how to install the Multi-License Module, or MLM, on a store computer. - [(Optional) Activate the Store Manager and POS licenses in MLM](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-store-manager-single-store/installation-sm-activate-license.md): This topic describes how to activate the Store Manager and POS license keys in MLM. - [Connect to the licensed store database and force install tables](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-store-manager-single-store/installation-sm-connect-to-db.md): This topic describes how to connect to the licensed store database and update the tables in the store database using the Force Install Tables function. - [Install POS](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-pos.md) - [Install POS for .NET](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-pos/installation-pos-dot-net.md): This topic describes how to install POS for .NET on store computers that are running the POS app. - [Install POS](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-pos/installation-pos.md): This topic describes how to install POS on store computers. - [Install Central Manager (multi-store)](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store.md) - [Multi-store installation checklist](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/checklist-multi-store.md): This topic provides a checklist for installing RMH in a multi-store (Central) deployment. Print out this checklist and cross off each step as you complete it. - [Install Central Manager](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/installation-cm.md): This topic describes how to install Central Manager on a store computer. - [Configure the connection to SQL Server and the Central database](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/installation-cm-configuration-sql-server.md): This topic describes how to configure the connection to SQL Server and the Central database in Central Administrator. - [Connect to SQL Server and the Central database and force install tables](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/installation-cm-connect-to-central-db.md): This topic describes how to connect to SQL Server and the Central database in Central Administrator, and how to update the tables in the Central database using the Force Install Tables function. - [Activate the Central User license](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/installation-cm-activate-license.md) - [Install and configure Central Server](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/installation-central-server.md) - [Prepare the Central database and start server services](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/installation-central-server-prepare-db.md) - [Install Store Manager](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/installation-sm-cm.md) - [Install and configure Central Client](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/installation-central-client.md) - [Activate the Central Connector license](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/installation-central-client-activate-license.md) - [Prepare the store database and start client services](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/installation-central-client-prepare-db.md) - [Install and configure the Flash Bridge](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/installation-flash-bridge.md) - [Configure Store Manager to operate with Central Manager](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/installation-cm-configure-sm.md) - [Add the store to Central Manager](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/installation-cm-configure-store.md) - [(Optional) Use the Backward Compatibility Extension](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/backward-compatibility.md) - [About the Backward Compatibility Extension](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/backward-compatibility/about-the-backward-compatibility-extension.md) - [Install the Backward Compatibility Extension](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/backward-compatibility/backward-compatibility-installation.md) - [Identify the stores that are Flash and non-Flash](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/backward-compatibility/backward-compatibility-identify-stores.md) - [Turn off the worksheet processor service](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/backward-compatibility/backward-compatibility-worksheet-processor.md) - [Manage services](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services.md) - [Review the Central Client dashboard](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/central-client-dashboard.md) - [Review the Central Server dashboard](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/central-server-dashboard.md) - [Stop or start services](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/central-services-stop-start.md) - [Modify settings](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/modify-settings.md) - [Modify the Central Client settings](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/modify-settings/central-client-settings.md) - [Modify the Central Server settings](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/modify-settings/central-server-settings.md) - [Run the Consistency Checker](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/consistency-checker.md) - [About the Consistency Checker](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/consistency-checker/about-the-consistency-checker.md) - [Run manually in Central Client](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/consistency-checker/consistency-checker-central-client-flash.md) - [Run manually from Command Prompt or PowerShell](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/consistency-checker/consistency-checker-command-prompt.md) - [Schedule to run automatically using Windows Task Scheduler](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/consistency-checker/consistency-checker-task-scheduler.md) - [Review logs](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/central-logs-flash.md) - [Review events](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/central-events-flash.md) - [Review failed jobs](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/central-failed-jobs.md) - [Review the licenses](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/install-central-manager-multi-store/manage-services/central-license.md) - [Install Loyalty Manager](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/installation-lm.md) - [Migrate from RMS to RMH](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/migrate-from-rms-to-rmh.md) - [Migrate from Store Operations to Store Manager](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/migrate-from-rms-to-rmh/migration-so-to-sm.md) - [Migrate from Headquarters to Central Manager](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/migrate-from-rms-to-rmh/migration-hq-to-cm.md) - [Upgrade RMH](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/upgrade-rmh.md) - [Upgrade RMH](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/upgrade-rmh/upgrading-rmh.md) - [Upgrade Classic Central to Flash Central](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/upgrade-rmh/upgrading-cm.md) - [Other procedures](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/other-procedures.md) - [Configure currency settings](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/other-procedures/configure-system-settings.md) - [Run Force Install Tables as an executable](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/other-procedures/force-install-tables-executable.md) - [Set up Central Manager and multiple stores on a test machine](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/other-procedures/installation-cm-stores-test-machine-flash.md) - [Improve display time performance for item lists in Central Manager](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/other-procedures/configuring-performance-item-lists.md) - [Improve the performance of Worksheet 501 in Central Manager](https://docs.rmhpos.com/installation/other-procedures/configuring-performance-worksheet-501.md) - 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