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2.1.4. AVG Admin Lite
AVG Admin Lite is the name given to a simplified installation of AVG Internet Security Business
Edition, providing only a local update source and script AVG installations on stations, without the
benefits of AVG DataCenter and AVG Admin Console.
2.1.5. AVG Admin Server
The AVG Admin Server stores data in a database (AVG DataCenter) and performs the role of a
mediator between the AVG DataCenter and stations. AVG Admin Server may also work as a local
update source.
The AVG DataCenter is a database that contains the entire configuration for AVG stations,
including scan and tasks settings. All stations with AVG installed, as well as the AVG Admin
Console program, communicate with the AVG DataCenter. The communication is possible only if
the Remote Administration component is properly installed on all stations connected to the AVG
Admin Server.
AVG DataCenter supports one embedded and several standalone (commercial) SQL database
systems. You will be able to choose specific database system during deployment process (AVG
Admin Deployment Wizard starts after installation).
2.1.6. Server roles
There are two roles that can be deployed after installation on AVG Admin Servers. The selection of
roles is a key part of the deployment process that will take place right after product installation. The
roles are as follows:
DataCenter role
Allows central management of AVG stations configuration via the AVG Admin Console,
collects scan results from AVG stations, shows components states and much more.
UpdateProxy role
Serves as a proxy server for downloading and distributing updates to your stations.
2.2. Where to Install and Deploy
You can install and deploy different components/roles of AVG Remote Administration to different
servers/stations. There is no need to install everything on one machine.
Once you finish product installation, you will proceed to the deployment process that allows you to
deploy different server roles.
For example, the AVG DataCenter role can be deployed to some central server in your network. If
your network or number of stations is large, you can deploy the ProxyServer role to multiple servers
across the network to achieve load balancing and adequate bandwidth usage.
Also, the AVG Admin Console (central application for administration of your stations) can be
installed to a different station and the administrator can manage the stations from any place.