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Architecture Considerations for Windchill on SQL Server
When planning the installation of Windchill on SQL Server, there are two important Windchill architecture options that significantly influence the installation steps.
The two Windchill architecture options relevant to the installation process in this document are:
System Configuration Type:
Single-Tier
Multi-Tier
Web Server Type:
HTTP Server
IIS