Software Deployment
Flexible Options For Configuring Your Fleet Maintenance Management Software
How you decide to set up your fleet management software package depends on your needs, your resources, and what you want to accomplish. Collective Data offers four different methods of deployment to cover a wide variety of fleet demands.
Standard
This is a traditional client/server setup hosted on your server through your internal network.
- You and your IT staff have full control over the software.
- You perform your own database backups.
- Use the included PostgreSQL database or utilize an existing Microsoft SQL 2000, 2005, or 2008 database.
- View system requirements here.
*This deployment method for our fleet maintenance management software is what most people are used to when installing new software. This method gives the owner complete control over the software, upgrades, and backups.
A fleet using our software all within one network location would be an example of who would choose this deployment method.
Hybrid *only available with the Solutions Package (10+ users)
Extend the reach of the client/server software through web-based modules.
- Real-time access through mobile devices and pc's with an internet connection.
- Can be deployed in conjunction with self-hosting or 3rd party hosting.
- Enter crucial data from the field in real-time.
- Learn more about individual modules here.
*This method of deployment gives us our unique niche in the fleet management software market. You get the benefits of having a client/server and web-based setup all in one.
A fleet leasing company with multiple clients may choose this method for deploying our fleet maintenance management software. This method gives their clients from around the U.S. the ability to open a web-browser, sign into the web-based application, and make real-time updates the system. Important options such as fuel logs or a maintenance requests would be something the leasing company could make available to them.
This is just one of the many situations that where an organization can benefit from a hybrid deployment method offered through our fleet management system. Contact a fleet solutions specialist at 800.750.7638 to learn more about this deployment method.
Remote Access
A self-hosted solution to provide remote access to users outside of your network.
- Remote access gained through your existing Citrix or Terminal Services
- You perform your own database backups.
- You have full control over the software and database backups.
- Use the included PostgreSQL database or use an existing Microsoft SQL 2000, 2005, or 2008 database.
- View the system requirements here.
*A fleet operating with multiple shop locations would be an example of who would have a need for this deployment method. Each location would have access to the organization's fleet management system, granting a real-time data environment for the entire organization.
3rd Party Host
A web-enabled deployment method hosted through Mercury Associates, a Collective Data partner.
- Sign in through Citrix to access your fleet management software from any location.
- Eliminate the need to spend money on servers and hardware upgrades.
- All system maintenance and database backups performed by the host for a monthly fee.
- One Citrix license per concurrent user required.
- You have the exact functionality and power gained from the client/server software.
*A fleet operating with little or no IT staff would be an example of who would choose this method of deploying their fleet maintenance management software. Everything is taken care of, so you can be assured that your information will always be backed up and secure.

