AuditWizard - Installation Types - Single User
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+ | =Overview= | ||
+ | The default installation is for a single user. This consists of an application and embedded (SQL Compact) database. This is also known as the ''AuditWizard Server'', and is usually installed on a server computer for availability. | ||
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+ | This is the most simple configuration because one computer is involved and this eliminates problems with authentication, network traffic, and is easy to upgrade. | ||
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+ | ==Compare to Multiple User== | ||
+ | Compare this type of installation to '''[[AuditWizard - Installation Types - Multiple User|Multiple User]]'''. | ||
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+ | ==Pros== | ||
+ | *Self-contained application and data | ||
+ | *Eliminates the need for a SQL Server and authentication. | ||
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+ | ==Cons== | ||
+ | *Can complicate backup of the database if located on a workstation. | ||
+ | *4GB limit of data | ||
+ | *If installed on a workstation, the computer could be shut down by the user and thus the service would stop running. Audit files would not be uploaded until the computer came back online. | ||
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+ | =Procedure= | ||
+ | Follow the steps beginning with '''[[AuditWizard - Getting Started - Review Requirements|Review Requirements]]'''. | ||
+ | <p align="right">[[File:btn_back_up.png|link=User Guide for AuditWizard]] [[User Guide for AuditWizard|<u>Back to Contents</u>]]</p> |
Latest revision as of 23:10, 15 August 2016
Contents |
[edit] Overview
The default installation is for a single user. This consists of an application and embedded (SQL Compact) database. This is also known as the AuditWizard Server, and is usually installed on a server computer for availability.
This is the most simple configuration because one computer is involved and this eliminates problems with authentication, network traffic, and is easy to upgrade.
[edit] Compare to Multiple User
Compare this type of installation to Multiple User.
[edit] Pros
- Self-contained application and data
- Eliminates the need for a SQL Server and authentication.
[edit] Cons
- Can complicate backup of the database if located on a workstation.
- 4GB limit of data
- If installed on a workstation, the computer could be shut down by the user and thus the service would stop running. Audit files would not be uploaded until the computer came back online.
[edit] Procedure
Follow the steps beginning with Review Requirements.