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12. AVG DataCenter
The AVG DataCenter consists of a database, and AVG Admin Server. The AVG Admin Server
performs the role of a mediator between the AVG DataCenter and AVG stations. The AVG Admin
Console uses the AVG Admin Server to approach the AVG DataCenter database, and to centrally
define settings for stations and system parameters. AVG stations approach the AVG Admin Server
to read the setup parameters; and to save their currently defined setting and scan results into the
AVG DataCenter.
The communication with stations is possible only if the Remote Administration component is
properly installed on all stations, and connected to the AVG DataCenter.
The AVG DataCenter contains an implemented SQL database, or it can be attached to a separate
database server running either on the same or another computer within the local network.
Attention: Particular database engines can serve only a limited number of connected computers.
More information on this topic can be found in the DataCenter role chapter.
12.1. Maintenance
After a considerable period of AVG Internet Security Business Edition use (i.e. AVG Admin Console
use), some inconsistencies or duplication in the AVG DataCenter may appear. Such a situation puts
increasing demands on the network load, and the maintenance options are aggravated. For easy
AVG DataCenter maintenance we have prepared several scripts that will help you perform the
frequently required maintenance operations. During maintenance (when a script is active) the AVG
DataCenter is locked, and users cannot access it.
The maintenance scripts are available from the AVG Admin Console, menu Tools/Database
Maintenance.
12.2. Password protection
You can password protect access to the AVG Datacenter database and to the AVG Admin Server.
Access to the AVG DataCenter database
The username and password for the database access is mandatory and it can be changed
within the AVG Admin Server Settings, DataCenter tab, Database Access section.
Note: The login details for the internal Firebird database are predefined and cannot be
changed.
Access to the AVG Admin Server
Optionally you can also set username and password to access AVG Admin Server. To do so
navigate to the AVG Admin Server Settings, General tab, Server Access section.
This username and password apply for connecting stations to the AVG DataCenter. These
values must be correctly filled when connecting stations to the AVG DataCenter (either via the