In a network in which several dozen to several hundred clients are connected via a LAN in each building or workplace and the workplaces are connected via a WAN, a basic configuration is a multi-level hierarchy in which JP1/Software Distribution Manager handles distribution management and asset management for the entire system and JP1/Software Distribution Client (relay system) acts as a relay at each site.

JP1/Software Distribution Client (relay system) can function not only as a relay system but also as a managing server for the clients in the same LAN.

The following figure shows a basic configuration of JP1/Software Distribution.

Figure 5-1 Basic system configuration

We recommend that, in general, a maximum of 200 clients be connected directly to a managing server, although the number depends on the hardware environment. If more than 200 clients are to be managed, consider installing relay systems, taking into account the way in which the system is used and the network configuration.

For details about the placement of relay systems and other points that need to be checked, see 5.1.4 Evaluating a system configuration that uses relay managers/systems.