Depending on your requirements, Primavera Portfolio Management can be installed in varying configurations:
One Machine Configuration
A single server having the following components.
Machine | Installed Components |
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Server 1 |
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Two Machine Configuration
Two servers having the following components.
Machine | Installed Components |
|---|---|
Server 1 |
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| Database server |
Or
Machine | Installed Components |
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Server 1 | Primavera Portfolio Management Front-End |
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Three Machine Configuration
Three servers having the following components.
Machine | Installed Components |
|---|---|
Server 1 | Primavera Portfolio Management Front-End |
Server 2 | Primavera Portfolio Management Primary Back-End |
Server 3 | Database server |
Distributed Setup Environment
A distributed setup environment allows for balancing the system load on several physical servers. Multiple servers are installed with the following components:
Machine | Installed Components |
|---|---|
Only 1 Server | Primavera Portfolio Management Primary Back-End |
Multiple Servers | Primavera Portfolio Management Secondary Back-End |
Multiple Servers | Primavera Portfolio Management Front-End |
1 Server | Database server |
For more details, see Installing Primavera Portfolio Management in a Distributed Setup.
At a minimum, each installation of Primavera Portfolio Management must contain only one instance of the Primavera Portfolio Management Primary Back-End, one or more instances of the Primavera Portfolio Management Front-End, and one database server.
For all configurations, ensure all servers comply with the Installation Prerequisitess.