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== Architecture == | == Architecture == | ||
- | + | === Metis Smart Quote Modes === | |
+ | Metis Smart Quote can operate in the following modes: | ||
+ | * Offline Mode | ||
+ | * Offline Connected Mode | ||
+ | * Online Mode | ||
+ | * Online Connected | ||
- | [[File: | + | These modes are described below. |
+ | |||
+ | ==== Offline Mode ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | In offline mode, Metis Smart Quote is completely independant as shown below: | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[File:MetisSmartQuoteArchitectureOfflineMode.PNG|center]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | Data is saved locally and cannot be shared (sychronization is not possible). However, when updates have been made available by an administrator, this local version need a connection to retrieve and install the updates. *** see with CEC for the WebService *** | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Offline Connected Mode ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | In this mode, data is saved locally. However, a connection to the central database exists as shown below: | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[File:MetisSmartQuoteArchitectureOfflineConnectedMode.PNG|center]] | ||
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+ | A synchronization process allows the user to copy the latest version of his/her local offers and data to the central database. The synchronization process can be launched manually or automatically, upon the start up or the shutting down of Metis Smart Quote. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Online Mode ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | In online mode, several users can use Metis Smart Quote as shown below: | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[File:MetisSmartQuoteArchitectureOnlineMode.PNG|center]] | ||
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+ | Data is saved in a central database. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Online Connected Mode ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Titile to replace with one of those suggestions: Backup Mode / Central-to-local database mode / Dual Database Mode / Central-to-local database synchronization mode | ||
+ | |||
+ | In this mode, data is saved on the central database. The user can select some projects and offers then copy them to his/her local database as shown below: | ||
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+ | [[File:MetisSmartQuoteArchitectureOnlineConnectedMode.PNG|center]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | A synchronization process allows the user to copy the desired data to his/her local database. The synchronization process can be launched manually or automatically, upon the start up or the shutting down of Metis Smart Quote. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | (si on va dans le détail, parler des use cases pour la synchro càd le §6.4 de QSBW + § 6.2.2. pour la synchro) + Webservices | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Metis Smart Modeling Modes === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Metis Smart Modeling can operate in the following modes: | ||
+ | * Offline Mode | ||
+ | * Online Single Mode | ||
+ | * Online Multiple Mode | ||
+ | |||
+ | These modes are described below. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Offline Mode ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | This mode allows only one administrator per version as shown below: | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[File:MetisSmartModelingArchitectureOfflineMode.PNG|center|100px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Online Single Mode ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | This mode allows multiple administrators per version as shown below: | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[File:MetisSmartModelingArchitectureOnlineSingleMode.PNG|center|100px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Online Multiple Mode ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | This mode allows multiple administrators per versions. An administrator of a version can administrate other subversions as well as shown below: | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[File:MetisSmartModelingArchitectureOnlineMultipleMode.PNG|center|350x360px]] | ||
== Definitions == | == Definitions == | ||
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== Requirements == | == Requirements == | ||
- | Computer and software tools required to run and use Metis. | + | For optimal use of Metis, the computer must meet the following minimal requirements: |
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+ | * Operating System: | ||
+ | * CPU: | ||
+ | * RAM: | ||
+ | * HDD: | ||
+ | * Network: the connection between the PC and the SQL server must be at all times at 100MB/s. | ||
+ | * Monitor's resolution: | ||
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+ | The following software products must also be installed on the PC: | ||
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+ | * SQL Express 2008 | ||
+ | * Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1 Framework | ||
+ | * Microsoft Word and Excel 97 / 2000 / 2003 or 2007 | ||
+ | * Adobe Acrobat Reader | ||
+ | * Outlook or a configured SMTP server (*** still necessary??? ***) | ||
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+ | (Computer and software tools required to run and use Metis. If some requirements are different, see if a table would be more appropriate). | ||
== Release Nomenclature == | == Release Nomenclature == |