Client or Server Mode

You can use n2pdf Archive in two modes:

•Client mode

•Server Mode

There is technically no difference between the two modes in terms of their performance or range of functionalities. However, the two modes allow you to adapt the use of n2pdf Archive to your infrastructure.

Client mode

In this mode you start n2pdf Archive as a stand-alone application directly from the program group. The application runs as an independent Windows application. In order to be able to run it, you will need to have the Notes client installed. n2pdf Archive will be installed in the corresponding Notes directory and use the corresponding Notes connection (e.g., the Notes client’s ID or the work environment that has been set up).

This operating mode is suitable for the following cases:

•Your Notes servers run on "non-windows" operating systems and/or you have no Windows server in use.

•You have high (service) requirements (continuous load) for the PDF creation and need the computing power / hardware exclusively for this (dedicated server for PDF creation).

•You also use the external conversion server "webPDF Server" and want to run both applications on the same machine (optimal performance).

Server Mode

In Server Mode n2pdf Archive is loaded as an "add-in" on the Domino Server ("load n2pdf"). It works as a server task on the Domino Server and also with its ID and settings. A Domino Server on a Windows operating system is required.

This operating mode is suitable for the following cases:

•You are using a Windows based Domino Server.

•You have free (hardware) resources on the server and/or only normal load (no continuous load) for the PDF creation.