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If your agency needs
assistance in gaining access to the HMIS system there are many option
available, and the best solution will be a function of your agency’s
environment variables. Some of these variables include costs, funds
available, number of computers, network, Internet access, and physical
environment. This FAQ hopes to clarify exactly what is needed by agencies
to gain access to the HMIS system based on regulations and software
requirements, as well as provide multiple alternatives to resolve any needs.
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What hardware are
required using HMIS?
- What
software are required using HMIS?
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What
are the security requirements in order to use HMIS?
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What type of internet access do I need in order to use HMIS?
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Is there any other optional software associate with HMIS that I might use
in the future?
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Do you have any software and hardware purchase recommendation?
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Processor: Intel Pentium III processor or higher. Help
- RAM Memory: The PC should have at least 256 MB RAM and minimum. of
500 MB free disk space or greater and 500 MB on Boot Drive. Help
- Screen Resolution: The lowest screen resolution should be 1024 x
768.
- CD-ROM drive
- Network Interface Card (NIC)
2. What Software are required using HMIS?
- Operating
System (OS): You need Microsoft
Windows 2000 or higher (Windows 98 no longer supported by Microsoft)
- Internet browser software:
The browser must have 128-bit encryption ability or Internet Explorer 5.1 or
higher. Help
- Microsoft Data Access
Components (MDAC) 2.8 or higher if
available.
- Microsoft DotNet Framework 2.0
- Windows Installer 3.0 or higher
if available.
Except for Operating
System, the rest are free software and components from
Microsoft. Click
here to download software and components.
3. What
are the security requirements in order to use HMIS?
- Firewall: If your computer is
connected to the internet or a network, and personally identifying
information is accessed through that computer, a firewall must be present
either on that PC or as part of the network. Help
- Virus protection.
4. What type of internet access do I need in order to
use HMIS?
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You will need broadband internet
connection with minimum of 128 kbps upload speed and 768 kbps download.
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5. Is there any other optional software associate with HMIS that I might use
in the future?
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Yes, in order to use downloaded
data from HMIS, you should have software that can interpret comma-delimited
files, such as Microsoft Excel, MS Word or MS Access. It is not a
requirement that you have this software since it is not required that you
download HMIS data.
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Compressed File Expander:
For computers that will download
data from HMIS, it will need a compressed file expander to unzip the file.
WinZip and Aladdin Expander are of this type of software. It is not a
requirement that you have this software unless you intend to download data.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0:
For computers that will download reports from HMIS, it will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader. You can download this software free at
www.adobe.com.
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6. Do you have any software and hardware purchase recommendation?
Yes, You can go to
www.techsoup.org to find both hardware and software at a discounted rate
if you have 501(c)(3) status. Although it is not free, it is much less
expensive than purchasing it from a retail store.
- Virus
Protection: Software is also available from TechSoup.Org for virus
protection.
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Operating System: Upgraded software may be available from TechSoup.Org for a
discounted rate. Also, for the more technically savvy there are operating
systems that are free of charge (Linux-based).
- Standard
office software: TechSoup.Org also has an option to get standard office
software. Beyond discounted Microsoft Office licenses, they also present a
number of free software solutions too.
For More Information Contact:
Homeless Management Information System
696 S. Tippecanoe Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92415
Tel: (909) 723-1522 Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
FAX: (909) 723-1509
Email: thuynh@capsbc.sbcounty.gov
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