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Citavi for DBServer

Citavi for DBServer is primarily meant for larger organizations with special technical and organizational needs. With Citavi for DBServer, you administer licenses with the Citavi for DBServer Manager and with the Windows Active Directory on a database server. Three license types are available: Per Seat License, Concurrent License, and Combining License Types.

Description

Citavi for DBServer is primarily meant for larger organizations with special technical and organizational needs. With Citavi for DBServer, you administer licenses with the Citavi for DBServer Manager and with the Windows Active Directory on a database server. Three license types are available: Per Seat License, Concurrent License, and Combining License Types.

Central Location for Projects

When you use Citavi for DBServer, your Citavi projects are saved on an SQL server. The Citavi projects are created by the database owner, and the files linked to the project (PDF files, cover images, etc.) are saved in a folder on a network drive.

Easy License Management

Citavi for DBServer makes it possible to work with concurrent licenses. This means that you no longer must worry about which team member is using which license or have to transfer licenses if a Citavi user leaves the organization.

Different Permissions for Each User

The database owner or project leader can assign roles to each user so that they can either edit projects or have read-only access.

Secure Backup

With a secure backup on SQL server, you can always save a copy of a project.

No Limits to Team Size

With Citavi for DBServer projects, there are no limits to team size.

Three Licensing Options

Per Seat License: Assign a license to a particular user who can then use the license at any time. Concurrent License: Allow multiple users to share a single license, but only one person can use the license to access the database at a time. Combining License Types: It’s possible to combine Per Seat and Concurrent licenses to fit your needs.

FAQ

Citavi for DBServer is primarily meant for larger organizations with special technical and organizational needs. With Citavi for DBServer, you administer licenses with the Citavi for DBServer Manager and with the Windows Active Directory on a database server.

What is Citavi DBServer?

Citavi for DBServer lets you administer licenses with the Citavi for DBServer Manager and with the Windows Active Directory on a database server. In contrast to Citavi for Windows, licenses are not managed or assigned online in Citavi Account.

What can I do with Citavi DBServer?

For large, local teams, use Citavi DBServer to collaborate on a Citavi project.

Who is Citavi DBServer for?

Citavi for DBServer is primarily meant for larger organizations with special technical and organizational needs.

What are the system requirements?

To use Citavi for DBServer, please ensure that the following technical requirements are fulfilled:

Hardware:
Database server: An up-to-date server PC with at least 8 GB RAM. Recommended: disk RAID and a stable electrical connection. Enough disk space for the database in which Citavi projects will be saved. Typically, 1 GB is sufficient.Enough disk space for attached files. Usually, 5 GB are sufficient.Warning: Do not install Citavi for DBServer on a server that is also the domain controller.
SQL Server Software:
Server: All Microsoft SQL Server versions as of SQL Server 2008 R2 or later.Database: All Microsoft SQL Server versions and editions as of SQL Server 2008 R2 or later.Management Tools: SQL Server Management Tools can be used but are optional. Citavi includes its own server management tools.
Network:
Data volume: When Citavi projects are loaded, a considerable amount of data is transferred over the network. A fast network (100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps) can noticeably reduce the amount of time it takes to load projects. Editing and saving in Citavi projects does not have any noticeable impact on network load.On the server computer, the firewall for the SQL Server needs to be open.The location for attachments (PDF files, etc.) needs to be a shared folder on a network drive. The drive can be on the same computer on which the SQL Server database is run, but it doesn't have to be.

How do I upgrade from Citavi 5 DBServer to Citavi 6 DBServer?

If you want to switch from Citavi 5 for DBServer to Citavi 6 for DBServer, please follow the instructions on our Citavi Knowledge Base.

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