Database management¶
These guides provide instructions on how to install, maintain and upgrade NightPOS databases.
See also
Installation¶
Depending on the intended use case, there are multiple ways to install NightPOS - or not install it at all.
Online is the easiest way to use NightPOS in production or to try it.
Packaged installers are suitable for testing NightPOS and developing modules. They can be used for long-term production with additional deployment and maintenance work.
Source install provides greater flexibility, as it allows, for example, running multiple NightPOS versions on the same system. It is adequate to develop modules and can be used as a base for production deployment.
A Docker base image is available for development or deployment.
Editions¶
There are two different editions.
NightPOS Community is the free and open-source version of the software, licensed under the GNU LGPLv3. It is the core upon which NightPOS Enterprise is built.
NightPOS Enterprise is the shared source version of the software, giving access to more functionalities, including functional support, upgrades, and hosting. Pricing starts from one app free.
Tip
Switch from Community to Enterprise at any time (except for the source install).