K2 blackpearl Components Overview
The K2 blackpearl components are divided into two categories, namely server components and client components. In addition to the server components, all data is stored in the K2 databases on a SQL Server instance.
- A server component is installed on a server either sharing the resources or functioning independently.
- A client component refers to the designer tools installed on a client machine, such as K2 Designer for Visual Studio and K2 Studio.
- Databases are installed on a SQL Server either locally or remotely.
The component name implies the role the component plays, but the install location may differ depending on the type of installation. For example, in the Single Server Install scenario, all of the components are installed on a single server. When installing in a distributed configuration the components are installed according to the resources they require to function.
| K2 blackpearl Components Summary: Client | |
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| K2 for Visual Studio | Design environment for developing K2 applications |
| K2 Studio | Design environment for developing K2 applications |
| K2 Designer for SharePoint | Browser based design environment for developing K2 applications |
| K2 blackpearl Components Summary: Server | |
| Server Components | Server-side components for management and operational requirements of the K2 blackpearl environment |
| Workspace Components | Web components supporting the Web client applications (e.g. Workspace) |
| K2 for SharePoint (MOSS) | Components enabling Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) integration |
| K2 for SharePoint (WSS) | Components enabling Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) integration |
| K2 for Reporting Services | Installed on the Reporting Services server, allows connectivity for reports |
| K2 blackpearl Components Summary: Shared | |
| Configuration Manager | Environment configuration application; requirement for all installation scenarios |
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Depending on SharePoint product installed, either the K2 for SharePoint (MOSS) or K2 for SharePoint (WSS) components will be displayed for installation. |
