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timeforce: self-service Time Tracking

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Self-Service Time Tracking is incredibly easy to use for everyone – no special training is needed.

Overview

Employees log on to the TimeForce browser-based program and enter time directly. Employees can also view their schedules and accruals and enter requests to their department supervisors. Levels of access are controlled. The Employee Self-Service Software Module is required.

Features

  • Easy to use
  • Instant access to information
  • Employee self management of various HR-related administrative tasks
  • Verification Option for accurate payroll processing
  • Supervisors and employees can easily track time entries, accruals and schedules in one location
  • Employee can easily update their own personal information
  • Like all Qqest time collection methods, Self Service Module integrates seamlessly with our time & attendance software—TimeForce

System Requirements

 Download System Requirements PDF

TimeForce Desktop System Requirements

serversThese are the requirements for the computer hardware and software you'll need if you choose to install TimeForce in-house. (Self-Install)

Server Hardware (computer that stores the data and serves the web pages for TimeForce)

Concurrent Web Users * Minimum Requirement Recommended
  Number of Servers CPU Speed Memory (RAM) Number of Servers CPU Speed Memory (RAM)
1-50 1 Combined Web + Database Server 2GHz 512MB 1 Combined Web + Database Server 3GHz 1GB
51-200 1 Combined Web + Database Server 2GHz 1GB 1 Dedicated Web Server P4 3GHz 2GB
1 Dedicated Database Server P4 3GHz 2GB
201-500 1 Dedicated Web Server P4 2GHz 1GB 1 Dedicated Web Server P4 3GHz 2GB
1 Dedicated Database Server P4 2GHz 2GB 1 Dedicated Database Server P4 3GHz 3GB
501-1000 1 Dedicated Web Server 2x Xeon @ 3GHz ea. 2GB 2 Dedicated Web Servers ** 2x Xeon @ 3GHz ea. 2GB
1 Dedicated Database Server 2x Xeon @ 3GHz ea. 2GB 1 Dedicated Database Server 2x Xeon @ 3GHz ea. 4GB
1001-3000 2 Dedicated Web Servers ** 2x Xeon @ 3GHz ea. 2GB 3 Dedicated Web Servers *** 2x Xeon @ 3GHz ea. 2GB
1 Dedicated Database Server

2x Xeon @ 3.7GHz ea.

 4GB 1 Dedicated Database Server 2x Xeon @ 3.7GHz ea. 4GB

* Concurrent web users means any combination of NetClock, Employee Self Service, Supervisor, Administrator, and Custom Role web users at the highest peak time, when all users may be using the system at the same time. ** Multiple web servers requires the use of a hardware/software-based load balancer.

Note: Actual requirements vary based on your system configuration and the applications and features you choose to install.

Other Hardware Requirements & Recommendations
  • CD ROM drive
  • UPS back up power supply recommended
  • Internet access strongly recommended
Operating System:
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1 or later
  • Windows Vista Business, Home Premium, or Ultimate Editions (32 or 64 bit architecture)
    • Internet Information Services, Windows Vista CD required to install
  • Windows 2000 Server (recommended)
    • Internet Information Services, Windows 2000 CD required to install
    • No limit on concurrent users
  • Windows 2000 Professional
    • Internet Information Services, Windows 2000 CD required to install
    • Maximum of 10 concurrent users
  • Windows XP Professional 32 bit (home edition is not supported)
    • Internet Information Services, Windows XP CD required to install
    • Maximum of 10 concurrent users
  • Windows 2003 32 bit (recommended)
    • Internet Information Services, Windows 2003 CD required to install
    • No limit on concurrent users
  • Windows 2003 Server 64 bit
    • Internet Information Services, Windows 2003 CD required to install
    • No limit on concurrent users
    • Limited to TimeForce and ClockLink only. Other Qqest Software applications need to run on a supported 32 bit operating system.
  • U.S. Date / Time format
Database:
  • SQL 2000
    • Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE) (Maximum of 10 concurrent connections)
    • SQL Server 2000 Recommended When concurrent users exceed 10.
  • SQL 2005
    • SQL Server 2005 Express (included)
    • SQL Server 2005 1 GB of RAM required. Computer must be a dedicated SQL Server 2005 machine
    • If the SQL Server 2005 machine is also going to be the IIS Server for TimeForce it is recommended to use at least 1.5 GB of RAM.
Network

Client Computer (computer accesses TimeForce via a web browser)
  • Pentium III 550 Mhz or faster processor
  • 128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)
  • Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or higher
  • Internet access strongly recommended
  • Must be networked to the TimeForce web server
  • TimeForce is a web application. However, for most web server configurations and firewall\router setups, the default configurations will not allow TimeForce to be available outside your LAN on the internet. 
Remote Time Punch Retrieval Options & Requirements
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Local Clocks
  • Dedicated serial port required or QqestĂ­s USB to Serial Cable Kit
  • Master clock maximum cable length 250 feet
  • Maximum of 4000 feet total cable length for concurrent clocks USB to Serial Cable Kit is compatible only with Windows 2000 or better.
Modem Clock
  • Clock requires a dedicated analog phone line (digital phone lines are not compatible with analog modems)
  • Desktop PC requires a 28.8 kbs modem or faster
Ethernet Clock
  • TCP/IP networks only
  • Uses UDP port 5402
  • Requires a static IP address
  • Minimum 56k LAN/WAN/Dial-up networking connection for computer that is downloading the clock
  • 10 mega bit or 100 mega bit Ethernet connection required for clock
  • Cat 5 cable or better with a maximum cable length of 300 feet
  • Cat 3 cable is not recommended and may be unreliable
Utilities
  • ClockLink
    • Downloads all clock types
    • Used with ClockLink Scheduler
TimeForce ASP System Requirements (Client Computer)
If you choose to use our hosted solution (TimeForce ASP) instead of installing TimeForce servers in-house, these are the minimum requirements for the computer used to access TimeForce over the internet.

  • Pentium III 550 Mhz or faster processor
  • 128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)
  • Internet Explorer 5.5 (6.0 recommended)
  • 56K or faster internet connection

Documentation

Please visit the support area for downloadable documentation.

Other Clocks
> ETC100 TimeClock
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> IQ400 TimeClock with Job Costing
> IQ500 TimeClock with Job Costing & Department Transfers
> IQ1000 TimeClock
> Velocity 800 Biometric TimeClock
> Velocity 850 Biometric TimeClock with Job Costing and Department Transfers
> HandPunch 1000 Hand Recognition Clock
> NetClock
> Mobile NetClock
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