Workflow Components

Workflow is client-server software that is comprised of the following components. During the installation, you can either install all components or choose only certain components to install.

  • Administration & Reporting – The Administration and Reporting Tools are required for every server install. The installer will not prompt you to create a database if Administration and Reporting is not selected.

    Important:If distributing components across multiple computers, you only need to install the Administration and Reporting Tools on one server.

    • Administration & Reporting Tools - The main web site where you can configure the product. Minimum memory usage is 150MB. This usage will grow depending on activity (specifically viewing large reports), and can use several hundred MB.

    • Windows Task Service – The service responsible for running all scheduled tasks, running reports and cleanup tasks. Expect a minimum memory usage from 50 MB to several hundred MB when running large reports. This service is installated automatically when the Administration & Reporting tools are selected to install.
    • Database – Requires Microsoft SQL Server or Microsoft SQL Express. If using Microsoft SQL Server , it must be installed before running the installer. Alternatively, the installer will install Microsoft SQL Express if the option is chosen during the install.

  • Secure Print and Client Services – The web services component responsible for handling Client communication and securing jobs. Expect a minimum memory usage from 150MB to several hundred MB, depending on the number of users. For load sharing in large organizations, We recommend distributing the Client and Secure Services on more than one computer.

    • Release Windows Service – Responsible for releasing held jobs, monitoring network card readers and cleaning up expired secure jobs. Expect a minimum memory usage from 50MB to several hundred MB, depending on size and activity of released jobs. This service is always installed with the Client and Secure Services.

  • Client – Workflow provides the option to use only the client application to track printing from every workstation, without any print server software. Or, when Workflow is deployed with server-only print tracking enabled, the client can be added optionally, to support custom field entry at the workstation, track printing from locally-connected (non-networked) printers. Read more about deploying Workflow with or without the client application here.