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Overview

This section will give you an overview of Usercube's components, their requirements and constraints, and possible interconnection schemes. At the end of this section, you should be able to choose the installation setup that fits best your organization's needs.

Usercube Components and Data Flow​

Components & Data Flow

Components​

Usercube's solution includes at least three components.

1. Usercube server​

One server handles all of Usercube's computing needs, internal database management and serves the UI as a web application accessible through a browser.

The SaaS offering hosts the Usercube Server in the Cloud. This means that the server needs not be installed within a Usercube SaaS installation.

2. Usercube database​

One database stores Usercube's data.

With the SaaS offering, the Usercube Database is hosted in the Cloud and needs not be installed.

The port used to access the database depends on the database configuration and the connectionString set in the technical configuration.

3. Usercube agents​

One or several agents perform synchronization and provisioning to/from the managed systems.

Data flow​

Usercube needs the following data flows to be enabled:

  • The Server requires opening connections to the Database.

  • The Agents require opening HTTPS connections to the Server.

  • The Agents require accessing managed systems.

  • All end-users' browsers require opening HTTPS connections to the Server.

  • All end-users' browsers require accessing the authentication providers.

  • Some end-users' browsers require opening HTTPS connections to the Agents.

    These connections are used to launch Jobs or use the Reset Password capabilities of some connectors. This requirement only applies to a few specific administrator type profiles.

  • The Server and the Agent both need to access an SMTP server to send email notifications.

SaaS vs. On-Premise​

Usercube comes in two flavors: SaaS and On-Premise.

  • The SaaS offering only requires the Agent to be installed on your organization network.
  • The On-Premise offering requires the Agent, the Server, and the Database to be installed.

Hosting Hardware​

Depending on the existing network infrastructure and constraints, Usercube's components can be organized in several ways.

Database & servers​

The Usercube Database can be installed on the same workstation as the Usercube Server or run on a separate machine. The second approach is recommended.

Server & agents​

The Usercube Server and Agents can be spread between several workstations. Two scenarios unfold:

1. The server and agents are installed on separate workstations​

This approach is useful when managed systems need to run on separate and isolated networks.

Server & Agents isolated

2. The Server and one Agent are installed on the same workstation​

In that case, the Usercube Agent can run directly within the Usercube Server process. The hosting workstation would only host a Usercube Server process (with the integrated agent) and no separate agent needs to be installed. The database could be installed on the same workstation or on a separate one.

Server & Agent together

Authentication​

End-users will be able to access Usercube after authentication. Several authentication methods are available.

Email Server​

Usercube sends notifications to users by email. An email server will have to be set up for the Agent and the Server.

Before you check out the installation steps, make sure that all the requirements are met.