Integrated BIM tools, including Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
Professional CAD/CAM tools built on Inventor and AutoCAD
As an administrator, you will be able to explain the advantages of using a workgroup database.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
5 min.
Transcript
00:03
The workgroup database allows for a multi-user environment where all data is managed centrally by the InfoWorks Workgroup Server.
00:11
The InfoWorks Workgroup Server is a service that manages access to workgroup databases for InfoWorks ICM and other workgroup clients.
00:20
It is designed as an on-premise solution to improve the performance and reliability of database operations.
00:27
If required, databases can now be stored under group folders, but this is not mandatory.
00:33
Groups were implemented to allow local IT to better manage available resources at the database level.
00:40
Using a workgroup database is only a recommendation for single users, but is necessary in a multi-user environment.
00:48
When multiple users are accessing the same database, a shared location is necessary.
00:54
A workgroup configuration stores the files in a shared location, so that all the data and results can be accessed by all users.
01:02
The exception to this is the working files, which should be stored locally to the user.
01:07
For example, both User1 and User2 are able to work on the same model at once.
01:13
Once complete, User1 starts a simulation on their machine.
01:18
As soon as the simulation has been saved to the remote results location, User2 will be able to access the results from their machine.
01:26
The more users that are added to the system, the greater the advantage the workgroup becomes.
01:31
Furthermore, all data can be easily scheduled for regular backups, to prevent potential data loss.
01:38
Additionally, there are several performance advantages to using the InfoWorks Workgroup Server above a Standalone, including:
01:46
Less network traffic, since only changed data is sent between the Workgroup Client and the Workgroup Server.
01:52
The data is compressed, for efficient storage.
01:56
Because the Workgroup Server is the only process accessing the data,
01:60
it can be located on a disk on the machine that is running the Workgroup Server for optimal performance.
02:06
For more information on configuring the InfoWorks Workgroup Server,
02:10
including authentication and authorization options,
02:13
refer to the Workgroup Data Server Administration document on the ICM Technical Information Hub.
Video transcript
00:03
The workgroup database allows for a multi-user environment where all data is managed centrally by the InfoWorks Workgroup Server.
00:11
The InfoWorks Workgroup Server is a service that manages access to workgroup databases for InfoWorks ICM and other workgroup clients.
00:20
It is designed as an on-premise solution to improve the performance and reliability of database operations.
00:27
If required, databases can now be stored under group folders, but this is not mandatory.
00:33
Groups were implemented to allow local IT to better manage available resources at the database level.
00:40
Using a workgroup database is only a recommendation for single users, but is necessary in a multi-user environment.
00:48
When multiple users are accessing the same database, a shared location is necessary.
00:54
A workgroup configuration stores the files in a shared location, so that all the data and results can be accessed by all users.
01:02
The exception to this is the working files, which should be stored locally to the user.
01:07
For example, both User1 and User2 are able to work on the same model at once.
01:13
Once complete, User1 starts a simulation on their machine.
01:18
As soon as the simulation has been saved to the remote results location, User2 will be able to access the results from their machine.
01:26
The more users that are added to the system, the greater the advantage the workgroup becomes.
01:31
Furthermore, all data can be easily scheduled for regular backups, to prevent potential data loss.
01:38
Additionally, there are several performance advantages to using the InfoWorks Workgroup Server above a Standalone, including:
01:46
Less network traffic, since only changed data is sent between the Workgroup Client and the Workgroup Server.
01:52
The data is compressed, for efficient storage.
01:56
Because the Workgroup Server is the only process accessing the data,
01:60
it can be located on a disk on the machine that is running the Workgroup Server for optimal performance.
02:06
For more information on configuring the InfoWorks Workgroup Server,
02:10
including authentication and authorization options,
02:13
refer to the Workgroup Data Server Administration document on the ICM Technical Information Hub.
The workgroup database allows for a multi-user environment:
Workgroup database use is necessary for multi-user environments.
Workgroup configuration—stores the files in a shared location for multi-user access.
Exception is working files:
Less network traffic, since only changed data is sent between the Workgroup Client and the Workgroup Server.
Data is compressed for more efficient storage.
Can be located on a disk on the machine that is running the Workgroup Server.
For information on configuring the InfoWorks Workgroup Server, including authentication and authorization options, refer to the Workgroup Data Server Administrationdocument on the ICM Technical Information Hub.
How to buy
Privacy | Do not sell or share my personal information | Cookie preferences | Report noncompliance | Terms of use | Legal | © 2025 Autodesk Inc. All rights reserved
Sign in for the best experience
Save your progress
Get access to courses
Receive personalized recommendations
May we collect and use your data?
Learn more about the Third Party Services we use and our Privacy Statement. May we collect and use your data to tailor your experience?
Explore the benefits of a customized experience by managing your privacy settings for this site or visit our Privacy Statement to learn more about your options.