Should other users be using the same machine as Vaults Job Processor?

Autodesk Support

Oct 8, 2023

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Job Processor is one component of the Thick Vault Client. It is not possible to install the Job Processor without the Vault Thick Client.

No, this is not recommended by Autodesk.
- Once the need for a Job Processor machine for Vault has been identified, Autodesk recommends no other users use the machine.
- At a high level, the reasons for this are User Experience and Performance.
- When the Job Processor runs, it will consume hardware resources such as CPU, Memory, network card, and read\writes to the hard disk. To a human user, it could result in unexpected periods of sluggishness while performing their tasks. Some JP tasks might result in pop-ups and changes in focus, which might lead to the assumption that it causes other applications to "hang." This can lead to frustration for a human user and a sub-optimal experience.
For best results, Autodesk recommends installing Vaults Job Processor on a machine no other user logs into.
A machine dedicated to the role of Job Processor.

Vault Professional; Vault Workgroup;

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