A typical layout of client and server computers is shown below. Before beginning an installation of Smart 3D, verify that your computers meet the hardware recommendations and software requirements. The Compatibility Matrix web site contains the officially supported versions for this release. If there are differences between this document and the Compatibility Matrix, the Compatibility Matrix should be considered correct.
Multiple services can be installed on the same computer for small projects. For example, the name generator and duplication synchronization services can be installed on a single low-end computer running Windows OS.
The reference data can be installed on the Piping Specification Remote Access computer, the Name Generator computer, or the database server depending on your needs. See Reference Data Setup and Configure Network Shares for more information.