ProActive System Options
Option 1: Single-User Version
With the Single User version, the ProActive database and
program are installed on an individual PC or laptop computer.
The database is only accessible via that specific computer.
The Single User version is suitable for individual contractors,
or a small company (or independent division) with a small number
of technicians operating out of one office facility.
Option 2: Client/Server Version
With the Client/Server version, the ProActive database is installed
on a customer's server computer at one location, but multiple users can
access the ProActive database online via the company network.
In this version, each technician and ProActive supervisor
in the company has the ProActive software program
installed on his/her PC or laptop. Technicians located anywhere in
the country with internet access can post their readings to
a centralized server.
In addition, technicians can operate in Briefcase mode,
which is an offline method of operation, allowing
them to work while disconnected from network access.
Updating of the ProActive database will occur when network
access is made available.
This version is suited
to companies with a centralized database system and IT personnel. It
will support a relatively large number of field technicians
working in different geographical areas. This version works
best when a supervisor at the company is prepared to assume
the role of ProActive Application Administrator and is
prepared to become the point person for interaction with M.
C. Miller personnel.
Note: ProActive is compatible with the following database systems:
Firebird, MS and Sybase SQL Server, Oracle and IBM DB2
Option 3: eProActive Version
With the eProActive version, the ProActive
database is installed on a dedicated server computer located at the M.
C. Miller offices in Vero Beach, Florida. Multiple users
with the ProActive software program installed on their PC’s
or laptops can access the ProActive database via an
Internet connection.
This version has all of the same features as
the Client/Server version mentioned above, except that your company’s ProActive
database is administered by M. C. Miller personnel on a dedicated
server computer. In other words, M. C. Miller acts as
your database administrator.
This version is best suited for a company that does not have the
facilities, equipment or personnel to manage or support
their ProActive database.