If your company has one machine to dedicate as a server from which other workstations will access the data, then you might want to install a dedicated server network. This type of configuration allows a larger number of workstations to access the database without diminishing the available resources.

You do not use the server in this type of installation as an actual workstation. By dedicating one machine as the server, you can improve speed and power when you access data from several workstations at one time.

The image in this topic provides a visual representation ofthis type of network configuration.

This type of network setup requires two separate sets of installation steps. First you will install the server components on the machine you are dedicating as the server. Then you will install the client components on each of the workstation machines.

If you can dedicate one machine as a server, and have multiple workstations that are in different locations, you can also set up this type of installation for WAN/Internet access. See Dedicated Server with Internet Access (WAN) for more information on this configuration option.

If you prefer not to dedicate one machine as a server, but will still have multiple workstations, you might want to consider the stand-alone plus additional clients configuration (see Stand-alone Plus Additional Clients). If you will run and operate the software from a single machine, an individual workstation configuration (see Individual Workstation) might work best for you.