Decide where the system runs
An on-site server places operational responsibility close to the business. A hosted arrangement changes how users connect and how infrastructure is managed. Confirm Crystal’s available hosting terms and costs for your proposed setup.
Your working checklist
- Identify connection reliability at every till and branch.
- Agree backup frequency, retention and restoration testing.
- Confirm device access, remote support and security responsibilities.
- Ask what happens when internet, power or a server fails.
Put it into practice
Do not assume that a browser system works offline or that hosting includes every backup and support task. Put the expected interruption procedure and recovery responsibility in writing. Compare lifetime operating costs as well as the installation bill.
Questions before you decide
Where should I start?
Use the checklist with your operations and finance teams, then bring a representative example to a Crystal ERP demo.
Is this a quotation or professional advice?
This is a practical buying or operating guide. Obtain a written software quotation and use your accountant or relevant adviser for business-specific decisions.