The recommended deployment architecture is referred to as a “4-tier” configuration. The SQL Server, Business Objects (COM+), Web Services (APIs), and legacy interface are hosted on separate machines. This configuration gives the most stable and responsive system for a live production environment.
For a testing and evaluation environment, a “3-tier” architecture may be implemented (COM+ and client components on the same system). This configuration is not recommended for a production environment.
Note: For information on compatibility with operating platforms and other products, see Platform Compatibility and Product Compatibility (logon required).
Enterprise (Large-Scale) Environments
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Dedicated 64-bit SQL server machines with the Anthology Student “Transaction” database and a replicated Anthology Student “Reporting” database
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Separate COM+ Business Objects servers — Load balanced if multiple machines
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Citrix machines with Anthology Student client and COM+ proxies installed — Load balanced if necessary
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Dedicated Web Services / Automated Processes systems — Load balanced if multiple machines
Distributed (Small-Scale) Environments
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Dedicated 64-bit SQL server with the Anthology Student database
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Separate machines with COM+ Business Objects and the legacy interface for Anthology Student
Note: If the legacy interface and COM+ are on the same machine, MDAC v2.8 MUST be installed
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Separate Anthology Student client machines
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Dedicated Web Services system
Test / Staging Environments
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Dedicated SQL server with the Anthology Student database
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Separate machine with COM+ Business Objects and the legacy interface for Anthology Student
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Web Services test system (with IIS installed)
Note: This testing configuration is not recommended for a production environment.
