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How many users can the system support and what are the hardware requirements?
Our system servers effectively use the computer memory and central processor resources. On an entry level server with a processor like Intel Core 2 Duo 2Ghz 1Gb RAM the system will be able to support 10 000 concurrent unencrypted connections or 3000 SSL encrypted connections. Also the system can be up-scaled to several computers which will proportionally increase its performance.
Can I purchase the source code?
Yes, the source code can be purchased under special license terms.
What are the system requirements?
The servers can be deployed at Linux with 2.4+ kernel version or Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista. The system requires MySQL 4.1 and higher. For additional functionality, a web server is required with PHP support (e.g. Apache Web Server).
The client software can run on Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista. Screen resolution should be 800 * 600 or greater.
How is security provided?
Any sensitive information is located at the servers and is not exposed to the Net. It is protected on the server level to eliminate potential threats. Client connections are SSL-encrypted. Random Number Generator (RNG) in the system is based on system provided high security crypto functions and random hardware data. With already available protected sequence of random numbers, we additionally employ an original algorithm, to generate a random number based on several random numbers of initial order.
Tell me more about Random Number Generator
To generate random numbers we use the SIMD-oriented Fast Mersenne Twister pseudo-random numbers algorithm. Truly random data is used as a initialization vector. Random data initialization is done periodically which exclude any result prediction.
The following is used as truly random data:
- pause between receiving packets, which depends on software and hardware requirements and delays in the network which occur during data transfer. Pauses between the received packets depend on the user interaction with program (which is an absolutely unpredictable value).
- lower order time numerators allow getting unpredictable 32 bits value at any moment of time while the program is running.
It means that we get highly secure sequence of random numbers. Then we use additional algorithm of getting random numbers based on several random numbers we have. If there is hardware RNG, data XOR is done from it and the described above pseudo-random numbers algorithm, which excludes even the theoretical probability of the result predication.
Are tournaments available?
Yes, the system supports various
tournament types. With a scheduled start or predetermined number of players (Sit-and-Go). A tournament can be held on one or several tables. If a player is off from a multi-table tournament the system balances the players. A table with fewer players is paused to distribute the players through the remaining tables.
Can I play poker from a browser?
Yes, our system has a version made in Macromedia Flash that allows playing poker in a browser.
If I need to introduce some specific rules or options what should I do?
Through the lifecycle of our system, we implemented a variety of different poker rules as well as introduced many unique features. It is highly probable that all you need to do is to change settings at the server. However if still there is a need for anything like that we will be able to implement your request at additional cost.
How can I manage the server?
There are several options to manage the server. The basic tool is a special managing program enabling settings changes of any system component. There is a separate Web application that also allows getting an overview of historic data of what has happened with the system. And finally you can directly use configuration files and the database.
Can I integrate poker to any existing web site of my own?
Yes, there is an option to do so. A more complete integration is supported to web sites written in PHP and ASP.Net. There are special integration modules providing access to the server API. All that have to be done are called the provided functions with required parameters from the site script. However if it is only required to read the system data then the database of the poker system can be accessed directly.
What are the support options for the system?
We provide 60 days free support period for all of our customers after they have purchased and deployed the application. We will also provide
post support services in case there is any urgent request available under special SLA terms.
Do you provide installation and deployment services?
Yes, we help our clients to setup and deploy the game and also provide further support of it. We can also perform any required maintenance works at the servers. All you have to do is to purchase a dedicated server and provide us a "root" access to it.
Can I integrate my own graphics?
Yes, the design of your client application is fully customizable. To apply a new design you should go through a few steps:
- create a design mockup
- coordinate it with the scope of our application (it is required to receive our approval that the mockup is practically implementable)
- create a full set of elements required for the application
- cut up the graphics in the required format
- tie the created graphics in the settings file
The mockup, design and cut ups can be done by you or using our force. Other works are performed by Enterra.
Does it support automated client updates?
Yes, our Poker client can check for updated files at each launch and automatically perfom updates if necessary.
Does the system support avatars?
Yes, Enterra Poker supports user custom avatars upload. The user first is offered to have a default site avatar though. To protect the users from obscenities, all uploaded avatars should has to be approved by system administrator.
Can I set up recurring tournaments?
Yes, recurring
tournaments can be set up from the manager program and have admin definable parameters.
How many concurrent connections does Enterra Poker support?
One server can support 10,000 concurrent connections. Enterra Poker is scalable and can be run in a clustered environment.
Is Enterra Poker completely customizable?
Yes, Enterra Poker is completely customizable. The system can be customizable in any aspect, e.g. full modification of UI, adding new rules, adding new games.
What language is the Enterra Poker source code written?
The code of backend is written in C++, the frontend is written in C++ as well and we also have Flash implementation.
Can you integrate Enterra Poker with payment systems?
Yes, we do provide integration with payment systems. It can be a system of your choice or one that we recommend.
Are we able to host the poker game ourselves?
Yes, you can host the game at your facilities.
Can you integrate Enterra Poker to social network, e.g. Facebook?
Yes, we can integrate Enterra Poker with any social network using API.
Can I build my own network with Enterra Poker?
Yes sure. You can build networks on its base independently.
Should I buy several licenses if I would like to use the software on my several websites
You buy one license for one poker server installation. You can use three different skins and locales for your poker client app and this way the sites will have common players since the game will be located on a single server. Or you can buy three different licenses if you wish your audience to be separated.
What functionalities does the API propose?
Using the API you can create and edit users, authorization, managing user balance, creating tournaments, registration to a tournament etc.
If we want to add more functionalities that you don’t propose in the initial version, what limit would we have?
There is no limit to ask for custom development and we can add anything that you will request.
Are there any limits on the number of tables a single account can play?
No, there are no limits
Can you describe how does your poker bot works?
They have a very simple logic. Proximity is set to determine chances for selection for each action. The primary purpose is to test the system and without imitation of actual players. There are no limitations on a number of concurrent bots started at a single time.
Can my poker room support more than one skin in a table?
Yes, this is possible. You can also set a preferred skin, if needed.
Do you have built in emoticons?
Yes, we have them in chat.
How does it work if you do the design of my poker room?
First we need a formal description of what you need on the design (or a sample screenshot as a mockup). We create and exchange our result mockups first with you in order to determine your preference on a specific deliverable, and then we create graphics elements to be built into the UI of the game. You will also get the final UI files as deliverables.
Do I need to have https connection for my server?
Yes, you do. However if the game is for game money (if you do not actually use payment gateways for real money), there is no need for that.
What kind of security level is built into your software?
At game level as well as at system architecture level. 1. SSL 2. Hashed passwords 3. Restrictions by IP address to access the internal interface 4. Limitations on concurrent access to the admin program 5. Blocking users 6. In the gameplay – impossible to play at one table from a single IP address, no options to chat on all in etc.
If you create design, will you incorporate the UI files into your software
Yes, the designs will be incorporated to the software.
How many table skins are included in your software?
Standard delivery incudes two table skins however in the future you can add an unlimited number of them.
If I were to decide to purchase it by tomorrow, how soon can you deliver the software assuming your designer will do the design and I will be handling the integration.
It depends on how quickly you come to a certain UI design final view which actually is a undetermined process since creating designs may have unlimited iterations (there is always room for improvement.) However I do not anticipate it more than 1 month after that day. Anyway we can deliver you the product with our standard design scheme so you could start integration in 2-3 days after the purchase is made, and later replace the UI with a newly designed one.
