7.

AVG DataCenter  

The AVG DataCenter is a database that all AVG clients as well as the AVGADMIN program 

communicate with.  AVGADMIN accesses the AVG DataCenter to centrally define AVG Anti Virus 

settings and system parameters. AVG clients connect to the AVG DataCenter to read the set up 

parameters; and to save their currently defined setting and test results. 

The communication is possible only if the AVG Remote administration component is properly installed 

on all workstations, and connected to the AVG DataCenter.  

AVG DataCenter contains an implemented SQL database, or it can be attached to a separate database 

server running either on the same or another computer within the local network. 

Attention: 

Particular database engines can serve only limited number of computers connected. For example, the 

Firebird database intergrated into the AVG Remote Administration installation package can server up 

to 200 computers. If you want to manage more computers, you have to install Microsoft SQL Server or 

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine   they can server over or up to 1000 stations 

respectively. Use the 

AVG DataCenter Setup Wizard

 then to configure the selected database engine. 

7.1 AVG DataCenter Modes 

The AVG DataCenter can run in two modes: 

a)

AVG DataCenter Monitoring Mode 

If you select the AVG DataCenter Monitoring mode, all centrally defined configuration settings 

specified by the administrator are transferred to the AVG clients only once (however, the shared 

settings are always transferred, and the end user has no possibility of editing them). Then, all AVG 

clients are allowed to modify their own configuration settings, and the configuration modifications are 

transferred back to the AVG DataCenter. The administrator is thus able to view the current 

configuration of all AVG clients. If necessary, the administrator can change the configuration at any 

time. Any configuration change carried out by the administrator is always prior to the AVG client user 

configuration change. However, once the administrator's new configuration is transferred to the AVG 

client, the end user is allowed to change it again. 

b)

AVG DataCenter Mandatory Mode 

If you select the AVG DataCenter Mandatory mode then all users are prevented from performing 

any changes in the AVG client configuration. All configuration settings defined by the administrator 

(using the AVGADMIN) are automatically transferred to the AVG client, and these settings overrule 

any user settings. The administrator can also use the AVG DataCenter Monitoring mode and 

specify exact values that will be taken as  voluntary , i.e. the end user will be allowed to change these 

values. 

7.2 AVG DataCenter Setup Wizard 

The AVG DataCenter Setup Wizard is launched after the installation of AVGADMIN 7.1. It can also be 

launched any time later using the setupdc.exe command in the AVG TCP Server program directory. 

The AVG DataCenter Setup Wizard guides you through the configuration process of AVG DataCenter 

database on a selected database engine. Using the wizard, you can also configure AVG TCP Server in 

order to mirror the AVG Anti Virus updates in a local network. The wizard leads you through the 

configuration process in a few steps listed in the following overview. 

Note: 

Navigation in the wizard is as usual: 

The Back button takes you one step back in the wizard. 

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