Frequently Asked Questions
- How does PowerStudio work?
- What information is captured?
- How does the agent communicate with the server?
- What operating systems does the agent support?
- Can the agent be used on Servers?
- How often does the agent contact the server?
- Do I need to purchase a Microsoft SQL Licence?
1. How does PowerStudio work?
A Windows service runs on the client computer. This service collects application usage information and uploads the information to the PowerStudio server.
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2. What information is captured?
The following information is captured:
- Usage Time
- Idle Time
- Inventory information
- Active directory information
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3. How does the agent communicate with the server?
Client / Server communication uses HTTP port 80
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4. What operating systems does the agent support?
The PowerStudio Client supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, XP Embedded, Vista and Windows 7.
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5. Can the agent be used on Servers?
No, the client will not install on a server based system.
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6. How often does the agent contact the server?
The PowerStudio Client is contact period is configurable.
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7. Do I need to purchase a Microsoft SQL Licence?
No, PowerStudio will run quite happily on SQL 2005 Express Edition for up to 5000 computers.
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If you would like more information about PowerStudio then please contact us using the details at the top of this page or fill in our Online Enquiry Form.