Transcript ProjectWise Configuration Overview

ProjectWise Overview – Part 1
V8 XM Edition
Gary Cochrane
ProjectWise is not a product
• ProjectWise is:
− A Brand name representing Bentley collaboration
server products
− ProjectWise has traditionally been a solution for
Engineering Content Management
− With the XM Edition, it now is a family of products
that combine to form a solution for Engineering
Content Management and Distribution
ProjectWise Mission Statement
• According to Gary
− To organize, manage, and find engineering content
» Such that content can be leveraged and re-used
− To eliminate geographic and time zone barriers
» And facilitate extended project teams
− To manage work processes for extended teams
» By enabling/enforcing standards, thus improving the quality
of project deliverables
Focusing on Content Management
• ProjectWise provides:
− Centralized control of distributed content
Central Control of Distributed Content
File Server
File Server
File Server
Introducing the modules
• Each solution comprises one or more of the
following server modules
− PW Integration Server
− PW Caching Server
− PW Web Server
− PW Publishing Server
− PW InterPlot Server
ProjectWise Integration Server
• Central component of every ProjectWise
solution
− Formerly known as PW Application Server
− (At least) one in every PW Configuration
» Possibly more to serve large organizations (defined as
greater than 500 simultaneous users)
» Or possibly more to provide redundancy
» Or possibly more when multiple sites operate independently
of each other and don’t want to rely on other sites…
Before moving on…
• A few terms
− Server – a ProjectWise module that is purchased
» Has a corresponding Professional Services deployment fee
» Also has a corresponding SELECT fee.
− Service – Functionality included with a Server
» Not all services included with a Server are configured in
each deployment
» Thus, no “standard” fee for server deployments
Example
• ProjectWise Integration Server includes:
− Content Management service
− File storage & caching service
− File indexing service
− Component indexing service
− User Synchronization Service
− PW Gateway Service
• This will make more sense soon
− A picture is worth a thousand words
Essential Components
Internal LAN
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Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
Either Oracle, or Microsoft
SQL Server
* Not supplied by Bentley
In this configuration, all
files are stored on the PW
Integration Server
* Via File Storage service
Adding Single Sign-On
Internal LAN
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ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Integration Server
Database
Server
Adding Single Sign-On
Internal LAN
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Database
Server
Users not prompted for
password when logging in
to ProjectWise
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
* User authentication via
Windows domain
User Synchronization
Service
Windows
Domain Controller
Quote / Proposal
• Shopping Cart for configuration shown thus far:
− Qty (1) PW Integration Server w/ deployment
services:
» For Content Management service
» For File Storage service
» For Full Text Indexing service
» For User Synchronization service
− Qty (XX) ProjectWise Passport Licenses
» (Named User client licenses)
Scaling Up
• As usages grows…
− It may become necessary to move file storage to a
secondary server
» This removes some load from the Integration Server
» Also adds flexibility as to where the files will be stored
− In this case, the configuration would include the
ProjectWise Caching Server
» Configured to run the File Storage service
ProjectWise Caching Server
• Primary function is to provide remote file storage
− Formerly known as ProjectWise Distributed File
Server
» Prior to that, known as the ProjectWise File Transfer Server
− Provides 3 services
» File Storage Service
» File Caching Service
» ProjectWise Gateway Service (more on these later)
Adding Remote Storage
Internal LAN
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Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
User Synchronization
Service
Windows
Domain Controller
Adding Remote Storage
Files may also be stored on
a remote server, thus
Database
reducing load on the
Server
Integration Server
Internal LAN
ProjectWise
Integration Server
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ProjectWise
Explorer Client
Files may still be stored on
the Integration Server
ProjectWise
Caching Server
User Synchronization
Service
Windows
Domain Controller
Updated Quote / Proposal
• To previous quote, Add
− Qty (1) PW Caching Server w/ deployment services
» For File Storage service
Adding Remote sites
• Remote sites may be supported:
− With minimal investment
» No PW server infrastructure
» Only add PW Passport licenses for remote clients
» Typical for small sites
− With additional investment for better performance
» Remote file storage service
» Remote file caching service
Multiple Site support - Good
Internal LAN – Site 1
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Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
User Synchronization
Service
Windows
Domain Controller
Internal LAN – Site 2
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ProjectWise
Explorer Client
No PW server infrastructure at site 2.
Performance will be highly dependent on
intra-site bandwidth.
Multiple Site support - Better
Internal LAN – Site 1
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Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
User Synchronization
Service
Internal LAN – Site 2
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ProjectWise
Explorer Client
Windows
Domain Controller
Multiple Site support - Better
Internal LAN – Site 1
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Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server1
User Synchronization
Service
Internal LAN – Site 2
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ProjectWise
Caching Server2
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
Local file transfer
Windows
Domain Controller
PW Caching Server provides file
storage at site 2. Performance is
significantly enhanced for
remote users (provided their files
are stored on PW Caching
Server2).
Multiple Site Support - Best
Internal LAN – Site 1
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Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server1
PW Caching Server provides file
storage at site 1, and file caching
for files stored at site 2.
Performance is optimized for
local users.
User Synchronization
Service
Windows
Domain Controller
Internal LAN – Site 2
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ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server2
PW Caching Server provides file
storage at site 2, and file caching
for files stored at site 1.
Performance is optimized for
remote users.
Caching Server Configuration – Storage Only
A.DGN
B.DGN
Storage
PW-CS-1
Client1
Client2
PW Integration
Server
Storage
PW-CS-2
Client3
Client4
Caching Server – Storage and Caching
A.DGN
B.DGN
Storage
Client1
PW Integration
Server
Storage
Cache
Cache
PW-CS-1
PW-CS-2
Client2
Client3
Client4
Updated Quote / Proposal
• To base quote, Add
− Qty (2) PW Caching Server w/ deployment services
» For File Storage service (“Better” configuration)
» For File Caching service (“Best” configuration)
− Note: You could move the original PW Caching
Server from site 1 to site 2
» And therefore only need to purchase 1 Caching Server
» However all files at site 1 would then be stored on the
Integration Server again
Clients
• ProjectWise Explorer is the primary client
− Provides richest user experience
» Intended for “doers”
• ProjectWise also includes web browser clients
− Must purchase PW Web Server to enable
− Provides subset of PW Explorer functionality
» Intended for casual users, viewers, and reviewers
PW Web Server / Browser
Internal LAN
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Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
User Synchronization
Service
Remote Site
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ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
Windows
Domain Controller
PW Web Server / Browser
Internal LAN
`
Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
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ProjectWise
Browser Client
ProjectWise
Web Server
User Synchronization
Service
Remote Site
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ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
In this example, the PW Web
Server is available to internal
users only. Although not shown,
one PW Web Server can serve
browser clients at both the local
and remote sites
Windows
Domain Controller
Updated Quote / Proposal
• To base quote, Add
− Qty (2) PW Caching Server w/ deployment services
» For File Storage service (“Better” configuration)
» For File Caching service (“Best” configuration)
− Qty (1) PW Web Server w/deployment services
» For Web Explorer client
Updated Quote / Proposal
• Note: PW Web server provides:
− Basic content management functionality,
• If web users need to view/redline drawings, add:
− Qty (1) PW Publishing Server
» With services $$ to integrate with PW
• If web users need Design Compare capability,
add:
− Qty (1) PW Plot Server
» With services $$ to integrate with PW
External Users
• Within Information Technology, it is common
practice to create a network “neutral zone” to
support external users
− This is a network that can be reached by both
internal and external users.
− Often referred to as a DMZ
− Created by implementing multiple firewalls, or highend single firewalls
Neutral Zone Configuration
Internal LAN
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Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
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User Synchronization
Service
ProjectWise
Browser Client
Windows
Domain Controller
Firewall
Remote Site
DMZ
INTERNET
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In this example, the PW Web
Server has been moved
to the
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
neutral zone. Internal browser
clients may still access PW via
the Web Server.
ProjectWise
Caching Server
Firewall
ProjectWise
Web Server
Neutral Zone Configuration
Internal LAN
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Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
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User Synchronization
Service
ProjectWise
Browser Client
Windows
Domain Controller
Firewall
Remote Site
DMZ
INTERNET
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Firewall
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
ProjectWise
Web Server
Neutral Zone Configuration
Internal LAN
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Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
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Firewall
Remote Site
DMZ
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Windows
By moving the Domain
PW Web
Server to
Controller
the neutral zone, External
browser clients may also access
PW via the INTERNET
Web Server.
User Synchronization
Service
ProjectWise
Browser Client
Firewall
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
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ProjectWise
Caching Server
ProjectWise
Web Server
ProjectWise
Browser Client
Updated Quote / Proposal
• Same as previous scenario (from a software
perspective)
− Qty (2) PW Caching Server w/ deployment services
» For File Storage service (“Better” configuration)
» For File Caching service (“Best” configuration)
− Qty (1) PW Web Server w/deployment services
» For Web Explorer client
• However, we will likely add services $$ in
anticipation of DMZ / Firewall issues…
External Users
• The previous configuration addressed external
Web browser users (viewers & reviewers)
− What if I want external “doers”?
» The ProjectWise Explorer client is internet-capable
» However, rarely will the network security policy of an
organization accommodate such use
ProjectWise Gateway service
• The ProjectWise Gateway service was designed
to solve such problems
− It acts as a “go-between” the ProjectWise Integration
server and external users
− Remember, it’s a service, not a Server
» Therefore no software or SELECT fee
» Only adds implementation services to deploy
External Doer support
Internal LAN
`
Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
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User Synchronization
Service
ProjectWise
Browser Client
Windows
Domain Controller
Firewall
Remote Site
DMZ
INTERNET
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Firewall
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
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ProjectWise
Caching Server
ProjectWise
Web Server
ProjectWise
Browser Client
External Doer support
Internal LAN
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Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
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User Synchronization
Service
ProjectWise
Browser Client
Windows
Domain Controller
Firewall
Remote Site
DMZ
INTERNET
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ProjectWise
Explorer Client
Firewall
ProjectWise
Gateway Service
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
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ProjectWise
Caching Server
ProjectWise
Web Server
ProjectWise
Browser Client
One last twist
• Rather than require a second machine in the
DMZ
− The ProjectWise Gateway service can be installed
on the ProjectWise Web Server machine
External Doer support
Internal LAN
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Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
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User Synchronization
Service
ProjectWise
Browser Client
Windows
Domain Controller
Firewall
Remote Site
DMZ
INTERNET
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ProjectWise
Explorer Client
Firewall
ProjectWise
Gateway Service
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
`
ProjectWise
Caching Server
ProjectWise
Web Server
ProjectWise
Browser Client
External Doer support
Internal LAN
`
Database
Server
ProjectWise
Integration Server
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
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User Synchronization
Service
ProjectWise
Browser Client
Windows
Domain Controller
Firewall
Remote Site
DMZ
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Firewall
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Explorer Client
ProjectWise
Caching Server
INTERNET
ProjectWise
Web Server
+
ProjectWise
Gateway Service
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ProjectWise
Browser Client
PW Passport client licensing
• ProjectWise Client licensing is “Named User”
− You need one, for each user
» Does not matter if they are PW Explorer users, or PW Web
browser users
− Client licenses are not “poolable”, “shareable”, or
“floatable”
» Usage is measured based on the number of unique names
that access the system
» NOT based on peak concurrent usage (like MicroStation)
Client Licensing
• Mitigating factors
− PW Passport license fee dropped to US MSRP $360
− SELECT provides 1 PW Passport for each
MicroStation license covered
» This license is not an owned asset, but a benefit of SELECT
» If SELECT contract is cancelled, this benefit is forfeited
− PW Passport covers access to all Bentley servers
» Also covers access to desktop applications including:
– PW Navigator, Bentley Redline, InterPlot Client
Summary
• This should help you understand common
ProjectWise configuration scenarios
− This discussion was limited to “ProjectWise Classic”
− Next week, we will look at SharePoint and
associated Bentley solutions
− We will also look at Geospatial components of
ProjectWise