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12.

AVG DataCenter

The AVG DataCenter is a database that all AVG stations as well as the AVG Admin

Console program communicate with. The AVG Admin Console accesses the AVG

DataCenter to centrally define AVG settings and system parameters. AVG stations

connect to the AVG DataCenter to read the set up parameters; and to save their

currently defined setting and scan results.

The communication is possible only if the Remote Control Communication

Library 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 8.5 Anti-Virus Network 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

Access to the AVG DataCenter can be password protected, and the password is

saved directly in the AVG DataCenter. If the AVG Admin Console finds out that the

AVG DataCenter is password protected, it will require the password to be entered

upon every connection.

If you want to activate the AVG DataCenter access password protection, navigate to

the AVG Admin Server settings, DataCenter tab and in the DataCenter access