Configuration Options
ALMSys® may be set up on either a standalone PC or on a network. Further, it can be configured
as a single company, a single financial institution with multiple branches, or as a service
bureau for multiple companies.
GM Dealerships can configure ALMSys® to distinguish between closed and open-ended leases.
System Configuration
ALMSys® runs on Microsoft® Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP platforms.
Standalone installations require a minimum of 192 MB RAM. (Windows ME is not recommended.)
Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) version 2.8 or higher is required. (Included with
installation.)
ALMSys® has not yet been tested in a Windows Vista environment. It is the position of ALMSys, Inc. to not
recommend operating systems until they have been thoroughly tested and are relatively bug-free. Windows Vista does
not yet pass this criteria. Therefore, you are at your own risk when using ALMSys® in a Windows
Vista environment.
Network Requirements
Network versions of ALMSys® require Microsoft® SQL Server® version 2000 or higher.
(SQL 2005 is recommended.)
Workstations must have Windows 98 Second Edition
or higher and should have at least 128 MB RAM. (Windows ME is NOT recommended.)
All workstations must have Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) version 2.8 or higher.
(Included with installation.)
Security
ALMSys® is a comprehensively secure system. Each user must login with an I.D. and a password.
Your designated ALMSys® system administrator will assign security allowances to each user I.D.
defined to the system.
License Agreement
Use of ALMSys® requires a License Agreement to be signed between your company and ALMSys, Inc.
Before ordering ALMSys®, please review the agreement so that you understand the licensing terms
of the software.
Maintenance & Support
Use of ALMSys® requires a monthly maintenance fee to be paid to ALMSys, Inc. This fee covers
all telephone support and all future versions of the product.
Telephone support is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Pacific time.
Data Conversion
ALMSys® provides conversion programs from some other leasing products. Please contact ALMSys,
Inc. for more details on converting your lease data from another product.
Installation & Training
On-site installation & training is available at a fixed price. If you are not converting
lease data from another system, training via telephone is a lower cost option you may wish
to consider. Contact ALMSys, Inc. to discuss your training needs.