User Manual

Chapter 1- AIR ID® Installation Program

database differently therefore it is important that you determine this

choice ahead of time.

Single Machine or Enterprise Operation

If you are running relatively few users on few machines, you may

consider using the Single User installation. This installation places

the AIR ID user database files on each machine running AIR ID. If

individual users are using multiple machines, then entries will need

to be made for these individuals on each machine.

The Enterprise installation uses a centrally stored user database.

This database can be located on any NT Server or NT

Workstation. This will allow a central point for administration and

reduce administration costs. The administrator may manage users

and badges from either the server or the client location.

Once the AIR ID Server is installed, you may then go ahead and

install the AIR ID client on each of the client machines. Each client

will register its machine name to this centralized server. When all

the clients installations are completed, the centralized server has all

client machines registered and any AIR ID user may be assigned to

any registered client machine on the LAN.

Once you have decided whether you want the Enterprise or Single

Machine installation, you can go to the appropriate section of this

installation guide. Enterprise users will want to start with the

‘Enterprise Installation’ section of the manual. If you have chosen

to use the Single Machine Installation, you can go directly to the

‘Single Machine Installation’ section of this manual.