Stand-Alone, Single-User Configuration

The stand-alone, single-user configuration is the simplest configuration with the highest performance. The server, client, and project data are all on one machine. Because no other clients are expected to access the data, you can keep the project data on the local machine without considering permissions and network performance issues.

The iCDBNetServer process starts automatically on the local machine when the local user opens the project. The iCDBNetLauncher is unnecessary, and you do not need to specify an RSCM server name in your project.

Project Data on a File Server in Stand-Alone Configuration

Potential performance issues in this single-user configuration are the stability and speed of the network and file server. The benefit of company-wide backup and storage processes usually outweigh the potential problems.

Figure 1. Stand-Alone with Project Data on a File Server

Other Clients Access the Project Non-Concurrently in Stand-Alone Configuration

In the single-user configuration, multiple users can access a project, but not concurrently. The project can only be opened by one client at a time. If a client tries to open a project that is already open, it receives an “Unable to open iCDB connection” error. The output window presents a message that the project is open in single-user mode, and it shows the name of the machine that has the project open. Once the client that has the project open closes out of the project, it is free for the next client to open.