Before you begin the process of installing and setting up Insight, it is important to consider information about the software and hardware environment needed to implement Insight and associated programs in your environment.
Client-server application considerations
The Insight is a client-server application:
- Clients reside on many computers throughout your manufacturing facility.
- One or more dedicated computers perform server functions.
- Server functions are managed by the Insight subsystem known as inResponse.
- inResponse receives some of its capability from the Microsoft SQL Server—changes to data help drive the system.
SQL Server considerations
The Microsoft SQL Server also provides full database capability for data storage and management. SQL stored procedures customize your data and perform many data management tasks.
Preinstallation considerations
When planning your hardware and software environment, become familiar with the following information:
- Typical Installation Overview
- Setting up a Test Environment
- Requirements and Performance Management Issues
These topics help you to consider important aspects of an Insight environment. Planning earlier in the process for these aspects can help with a smoother transition from your legacy system to Insight.
Installation guidance
The Installation Guide provides information on the following topics:
- Configuring your Insight environment
- Installing Insight
- Setting up Insight to interact with third-party software
Customization considerations
Some Insight system administrators have additional responsibilities beyond the scope of this guide and will find the following information helpful:
- The Customization chapter of the online Help document will help you customize your Insight application. Customization requires understanding and setting up system data.
- The Workflow Management chapter of the online Help document will you understand and set up workflow and the Inresponse subsystem.
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