Frequently Asked Questions

Does Engagent Metering require an agent on every computer? 
Agents are not required for metering functionality. Agents are required if you want to police usage, denying users access to specific applications.   

What databases are supported? 
Engagent Metering will work with any database that interfaces to OLE DB. This includes almost any industrial strength database you may want to attach to, for example, Microsoft SQL Server. Note that no external database is required. The product ships with an Access MDB database built in.   

How do workstations communicate with the server? 
The file system is used as the communication protocol between the client workstation, where the metering is executed, and the server, where the metering result is stored. The administrator creates a shared folder, where clients can save the result files from the metering application. This folder, or you can use several folders, is monitored by the server side software of Engagent Domain Metering. The Database Agent is responsible for collecting the data files for the folders and inserting the result into the Engagent Domain Metering database. 

What standards does the product employ? 
The product is designed around XML to expedite integration with other systems or processes.