What hardware do I need to operate retail store - POS, PC and Server?

Question

I've been researching hardware components needed to run my retail store. This is what I want:

POS System
Kiosk for Customer Web Surfing (probably touch-screen monitor running content blocking software)
Back Office PC

Question: I'm guessing I need a server to store all the customer, inventory, sales, etc. data and to exchange info to/from the POS. But, do I need to purchase a server and a PC? Or can I just get a server and use that as my back office PC as well?

Answer 1

I use microsoft RMS for my POS software. I have a backoffice PC that has the SQL server running on it. that is where the databases are stored, however, the cash register PC's have an offline database that synch with the main DB incase the network is down, I can still run POS. Unless you are running a lot of pcs, i don't think you need a dedicated server, just the back office PC

Answer 2

There is a Quickbook software that deals with Point of Sale. They do cost about over $1,000 including the software, equipment, and register. You can look one up at E-Bay, you can get used POS and get the same satisfaction.