Standalone InfiniTime Server
Standalone Installations require only a server. In a Standalone Installation the server hosts all InfiniTime files and information. The InfiniTime software can be viewed using a web browser in the same way it would be accessed on a Client machine. A stand-alone installation requires an Internet connection during installation for registration purposes only. After installation an Internet connection is not required for use of the software.
Technical Note: Standalone Installation follows the same initial install procedures as the other deployment methods. The major difference lies in the configuration and setup of Client machines. For the Standalone InfiniTime Server there simply are no Client machines. Installation is finished once the server is setup and configured. Refer to the Client Access section for instructions on accessing the software.
Technical Note: Without an Internet connection certain features of the software, such as emailing reports, will not be available.
Onsite InfiniTime Server with On-Site Clients
As shown, this server is connected to a Local Area Network and hosts the InfiniTime software for Client machines that are on the local network. Employees and Managers can access the software and all of its features from any computer on the network.
Technical Note: While a hub will function as shown in the diagram, a switch is recommended. On a 100 Mb/s Ethernet network a switch can provide 100 Mb/s to each computer connected to its ports, assuming there is only one computer per port. A hub on the other hand shares its bandwidth between all of the computers connected to it. A four-port hub could supply at maximum only 25Mb/s bandwidth to each computer.
Onsite InfiniTime Server with Off-Site Clients
As pictured, this server has a Static ip address and uses an Internet service such as T1, DSL, or Cable to connect to the Internet. Any employee or affiliate armed with the proper web site address and their login information can log into the InfiniTime software in order to run the InfiniTime Labor Management Software.
Onsite InfiniTime Server with On-Site and Off-Site Clients
Combining the first two options provides a versatile deployment alternative separating Web Applications from other software applications. Employees on the local network and abroad have full access to all of InfiniTime's features. Remote users need only a computer or laptop, an Internet connection, and their login information to connect to the InfiniTime software.
Technical Note: All InfiniTime 7.0 Deployment Options begin with a Server Installation. Additional setup is covered in the Client Access section of this document.