Specifications

LSM USER MANUAL
Correct in: Juli 2010 v0.8
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2.5. DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS
2.5.1 ADVANTAGE DATABASE SERVER
The Advantage Database Server is the database operating system and forms the
basis of data management. Data is stored on this server in tables and can be
accessed again via the OLEDB interface.
2.5.2 ADVANTAGE DATA ARCHITECT
Advantage Data Architect is an Advantage tool for undertaking update, maintenance
and repair work during servicing.
2.5.3 ADVANTAGE DATA PROVIDER
Advantage Data Provider is an additional component for accessing the data structure.
2.5.4 OLEDB DRIVER
The OLEDB Provider for all computers which are to run the GUI and / or run the
CommNode Server, acts as an interface between the client and server.
2.5.5 CRYSTAL REPORTS
Each time a database is used, there is the concept of also evaluating the stored data
and displaying it in an analytical manner. Crystal Reports is a powerful reporting tool
which allows users to create flexible, meaningful reports quickly and easily. Tried-
and-tested query technology ensures access to practically any data source, in this
instance, the locking plan. Crystal Reports is integrated using the LSM GUI, without
the need for adjustments within Crystal Reports. Crystal Reports is required on all
computers which have the GUI installed to allow users to view the reports in LSM.
2.5.6 LSM GUI
The LSM GUI (Graphical User Interface) is the graphical interface for configuring the
locking system.
2.5.7 LSM COMMNODE SERVER
The CommNode Server guides the user through the scheduled network tasks,
manages events and controls the VN Server.
2.5.8 LSM COMMNODE
The CommNode software is the interface to a SimonsVoss network.
2.5.9 LSM VN SERVER
The LSM VN Server enables the necessary tasks to be processed in order to
distribute the information in the locking plan to the components.