The Workgroup Server is a server component which manages access to workgroup databases by InfoAsset Manager (the Innovyze Workgroup Client). It is designed to improve the performance and reliability of database operations in a Workgroup environment. The Workgroup Server is not required if using a standalone database.
Running the Workgroup Server is optional but it is recommended if you have:
- More than one user accessing the same workgroup database
- Low network bandwidth between InfoAsset Manager and the file server containing the workgroup database
The Workgroup Server is normally installed on a different computer to those used to run InfoAsset Manager. The same server can be used for many different databases.
To connect to the Workgroup Server, Workgroup Clients need to know the hostname of the machine running the server and the port to connect to. This information can be specified when you open an existing workgroup database or create a new workgroup database.
See the Workgroup Server Administration Guide for details about setting up the server.