The server manages the content created in the Developer. The server is built to store this information in a reliable and consistent manner as well as service multiple client workstations in an efficient and scalable manner.
The server has two components: the server software and a database that holds the content, called the Library. The server requires that the World Wide Web service be running under Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) and a database. The database may also be stored on a separate server.
The Server Software
The server software contains all of the logic for managing and securing the data within the Library. It handles all operations on the data included in the Library. The server software responds to requests from the client desktops including:
The Content Library
The Content Library is a database that stores all data shared by multiple authors in the development environment. There are two basic types of data: the content and the server data.
The database includes all content that is created such as topics, web pages, packages, modules, sections, keywords, glossaries, and roles. In addition, the Library also stores templates and publishing styles.
The server data is used for running the server. This data includes information about the authors who can connect to the Library, the status of a document in the development process, or the ownership of a document.