Distributed Teams Installation

You can replicate vaults and enforce data control with workgroups.

Autodesk Vault Professional supports distributed team environments. You can replicate vaults and enforce data control with workgroups. Refer to the steps in this section for setting up a multi-site environment.

All design environments are unique. If you have any questions about the best Vault solution for your environment, we recommend that you contact your subscription center or speak with a trained Autodesk partner to help you select the best Vault configuration for your company needs.

Additional Considerations for Distributed Teams

Distributed Teams Installation Steps

Follow the steps in this section to perform a distributed teams installation. Refer to Customize the Autodesk Vault Client Installation after you are done configuring your Vault Server installation.

NoteMulti-site Support is available in Autodesk Vault Professional.

Determine the Multi- Site envrironment that meets your company needs.
Determine whether to use a local or remote SQL database.
Install and Configure Licensing.
Pre-Install Microsoft SQL Server 2008. If Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is not already installed, the installation package will automatically install Microsft SQL 2008 Express. You can pre-install Microsoft SQL Server 2008 if you require more capacity or have a customized environment for your SQL database.
Install the Autodesk Vault Server.
Install the Autodesk Vault Server on Additional Sites.
Enable a Vault for a Multi-Site Environment. Once you have installed the Autodesk Vault Server, you must enable your Vaults for a multi-site environment.
Determine Replication needs, if desired.
Create Connected Workgroups, if desired.

When the Autodesk Vault Server is configured for multi-site support, proceed to the Autodesk Vault Client Installation section.

Distributed Teams Installation

Distributed Teams Installation Steps

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