Database server (DBMS)

The database server (DBMS) is a persistence layer for the PPM server and data import. In addition to configuration, administration, and user data (such as favorites), all process instances and Data analytics data are stored here. In case of system failure, they can be used for restoring the analysis server.

For each client, a database schema to be created in the DBMS is used. Saving cross-client data is not required. This means that different database instances can be used for different clients.

Depending on the system architecture required, the database system can be installed on the PPM server itself (two-tier architecture) or on a server available in the network. Since large data volumes are exchanged especially during data import, a fast network connection between the servers should be ensured when using an external database (three-tier architecture).

Detailed information is available in the PPM Database systems manual.

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