Data management server - An essential component of project management software

Data management server
Software solutions for project management often use data management server to establish and maintain connection between clients (users). That server is the reason why project members can communicate with each other and exchange information instantly. In other words, it is the way to create team collaboration and exchange data in real-time mode. It is a centralized storage of information on projects.

Service
From technical point of view, data management service is a solution that allows multiple users to connect a single data management server. Those services that the given project management software uses depend on the server. For example, it can be Firebird. From user's point of view, the service is just the ability to log into the project database, manage tasks, change information and exchange data with project participants.It allows users synchronizing, adding, updating, and deleting records in the database. It's quite simple and doesn't require special knowledge in the field of the services.

When you download one or another project management software product, you can check what database management server it uses and whether it provides enough functionality and security for your projects. An example of project software that uses a reliable and functional server is VIP Task Manager.

VIP Task Manager is client/server project management software that uses the Firebird server to establish data management services between clients. Thanks to advanced data resource management and tools, VIP Task Manager allows making changes in real time mode and sending pop-up notifications and email messages to users. Data resource management and tools make it possible to connect the centralized server via local network and Internet. Access to the database is secure. Every user who connects it should choose a log-in name in the drop-down list and enter a password.

Database Manager
This is a resource management tool of VIP Task Manager that allows to send a test data management message to your server in order to check if SMTP settings you typed in are correct. If SMTP settings are adjusted properly, the test data management message will be successfully delivered to the server. Otherwise, if the connection is lost or SMTP settings are wrong, the test data management message won't be delivered. Database Manager allows registering, editing, and removing databases.

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