2.3  Use of the DVD on local network

ePER in the DVD version, can be used in either local mode (by installing and using it on the actual PC) or in shared mode with a corporate network (local network).  The diagram below illustrates an example of local network installation:

 

Fig. 1: Use of the DVD on local network

PC SERVER: This is the PC where ePER should be installed using the setup procedure on the DVD. Once installed on the PC SERVER, ePER can be used both on the actual PC SERVER (by clicking on the program launch symbol) and, at the same time, by PCs connected in a local PC CLIENT network:

CLIENT PC: These are the PCs from which ePER can be used without the need for installation. The client PCs must have the Internet Explorer program and they must be connected via the TCP/IP network to the PC SERVER.

 

The procedure for installing and using ePER in shared mode is the following:

 

1)   Install ePER on the PC SERVER following the instructions in paragraph  2.1

2)   Execute ePER on the PC SERVER. In order to be able to be used by the CLIENT PCs it is necessary for ePER to be working on the PC SERVER (see next chapter: "Launching the program")

3)   Open Internet Explorer on the CLIENT PCs and type in the TCP address and port the PC SERVER.  In the example the server address would be:

 

http://192.168.0.10:7080

 

Note: during installation ePER is configured to use port 7080 TCP. However, this setting can be modified if this port is already being used by the PC SERVER for other applications.

The number of PC CLIENTS that can use ePER simultaneously on the PC SERVER is limited to ten. In any case, the simultaneous use of the program by more than five workstations at the same is not recommended. Also check the terms of the ePER contract (number of licences and type) to make sure that there are no violations.