Comparison of Snow Inventory Server roles
The table describes the major differences in the Snow Inventory Server roles.
Table 1. Comparison of Snow Inventory Server functionality
Functionality | Master Server | Service Gateway | Standalone Receiver |
|---|---|---|---|
Requires a license | X | - | - |
Requires a database connection | X | - | - |
Provides Cloud metering API | X | - | - |
Can be configured through Snow MACC (Admin Console) | X | X | - |
Supports distribution of agent configurations | X | X | - |
Supports Network Discovery and Active Directory Discovery | X | X | - |
Supports deployment of agents | X | X | - |
Supports automatic updates (via Snow Update Service, SUS) | X | X | - |
Provides legacy API for IDR/web application metering | X | X | - |
Supports data gathering from agents, SIM connectors, and legacy clients | X | X | X |
Can be used in isolated networks | X | - | X |