Enterprise Reporter 3.2.2 - Installation and Deployment Guide

Enterprise Reporter Architecture

Figure 1 outlines the relationship between the components.

Installation Considerations for Enterprise Reporter

Before You Install Enterprise Reporter

The system requirements are the same for all components of Enterprise Reporter. Ensure that the minimum requirements are met and all necessary software is installed before installing any of the components.

Reporter Server and Database Considerations

You need to choose a host computer for Enterprise Reporter server and a SQL Server® to host the Enterprise Reporter database. Your decision will affect the performance of the product.

The Enterprise Reporter server communicates directly with the database frequently. Locate the Enterprise Reporter server physically close to the SQL Server® for best results.

The nodes also regularly connect to the database. The more nodes you have in your deployment, and the more discoveries you run, the greater the impact on the SQL Server®. Choose a SQL Server® with enough power to manage the connections and data transfer from the nodes. Check your Microsoft® SQL Server® documentation for more information on system requirements.

Reporter supports a variety of SQL configurations. You can use a regular SQL instance, a SQL cluster, or a mirrored database. If your SQL deployment supports it, using clusters or mirrors allows for automatic failover recovery in the event that a SQL Server® is down.