User manual

A V G 9.0 Internet Sec urity Bus iness Edition © 201 0 C opyright A V G T ec hnologies C Z, s .r.o. A ll rights res erved. 17
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.