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Commit SQL Database Server (CSD) |
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The CommitCRM system provides a reliable, advanced and network-ready shared
file-based database. |
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The Commit SQL Database Server (CSD) is an optional product for the Commit product. CSD includes a SQL-based client/server database server that provides a robust solution for larger networks with many concurrent users and a high-database transaction volume. It provides bulletproof data integrity on networks and increased speed. |
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CSD also grants you the license to use Commit remotely when using technologies such as Terminal Services or Citrix. This allows remote users to run Commit through a remote session on the server. We also recommend our Commit Web Interface module for remote users. |
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CSD withstands power blackouts, workstation lockups and system crashes without any data loss or corruption. All data access is handled and double-checked on the server, not by each workstation, providing maximum protection. Only the data needed is transmitted across the network wire, a particularly valuable feature for larger databases and a high volume of users on the network. CSD installs in minutes and works effortlessly behind the scenes to protect your data and increase Commit's speed. |
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There are no ongoing administrative costs. CSD runs on your server and almost never require any user intervention, settings, periodic maintenance, etc. |
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CSD is an optional product that is licensed and priced according to the number of concurrent users, meaning the number of users who access the Commit database server at the same time. |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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I have already entered data into Commit; will my data be secure after installing CSD? |
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Yes. All your data and settings will be retained and available following installation of CSD. |
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How can I determine whether if I need CSD? |
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CSD is only required when:
1. Your LAN is growing, with an increasing number of concurrent users and a higher database-transaction volume.
2. You want to use remote technologies such as Terminal Services to open a session on your server for remote users.
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Does CSD provide additional features to users? |
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No. CSD is a technology-oriented product. Although CSD enhances Commit’s functionality for larger networks with many concurrent users and a high database-transaction volume and grants the license to use Commit remotely, the feature set of the Commit system remains the same. |
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Does CSD use Microsoft SQL? |
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No. CSD uses one of Sybase's database server products, Advantage, as the backend. This helps us achieve high performance, a bulletproof database and a high level of data integrity. It is also easy to install and requires a minimum of ongoing administration. |
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What operating systems are supported? |
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You need a server running Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional or Windows 2003 server (the server where Commit is installed).
The Commit SQL Database server runs as a Windows service. |
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What is the difference between Commit licensing and CSD licensing? |
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Commit is licensed and priced according to the number of Active Employees managed in the system, regardless of the number of network PCs on which the Commit Client is installed. The price only increases when it is necessary to purchase additional Active Employee licenses. This licensing scheme does not change when using CSD. |
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CSD is an optional product that is licensed and priced according to the number of concurrent users, meaning the number of users who access the Commit database server at the same time. |
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When using CSD you can still install CommitCRM Client on as many PCs on your network as needed, but the number of users who can use Commit simultaneously is limited to the number of CSD concurrent-user licenses you've purchased.
CSD server can be purchased initially with licenses for 5, 10, or 15 concurrent users. To customize you system for a larger number of users (up to 250), you can purchase additional 5-CSD-user packages. |
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For example, if you manage 15 employees in Commit, you need 15 Active Employee licenses. When you decide to use CSD you may find that you only need to purchase a 5 concurrent user license if no more than 5 users are running Commit on your local network at the same time. |
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Do Commit Web Interface, Commit Alerts Server or Commit Email Connector also use CSD? |
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Yes. Commit Web Interface (for customers and/or employees), Commit Alerts Server and Commit Email Connector take full advantage of CSD. You should keep in mind that they utilize a total of one additional concurrent CSD user license. Just one CSD user license is needed for all of these modules, no matter how many modules are in use or how many employees or clients connect via the Commit Web Interface. |
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Will I ever need to upgrade Commit SQL Database Server? |
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Like many other commercial products, you may be required to upgrade when a new major version is released. This will most likely be when the backend database server we use, Sybase's Advantage, releases a new major version, which usually occurs every couple of years. |
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Does Commit Upgrade Plan include free CSD updates? |
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The Commit SQL Database (CSD) additional product includes third-party licenses and therefore only minor CSD updates are included, while major version upgrades are not. CSD major version upgrades are usually released once every two years and are offered for an attractive price that is considerably lower than a new CSD license. |
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