View what's in this topicuProduce License Types
The uProduce server, which is the core of the PersonalEffect package, is available with several different license types depending on the intended purpose of the server.
PersonalEffect vs. PersonalEffect Pro
The PersonalEffect package is available in "Pro" and non-pro forms. The major difference is that "Pro" servers include Adobe InDesign server as well as XMPie's own proprietary document production engine called XLIM. Non-pro servers do not have the Adobe InDesign Server license, and are also called "XLIM-only" for this reason.
XLIM is a much faster document composition engine than InDesign Server, but it does not support every feature that you can use in Adobe InDesign. For more information about XLIM capabilities, refer to XLIM Capabilities.
Solo servers vs. Enterprise / Platform configurations
PersonalEffect can be installed on a single or solo server where production and job management happens on the same server. For very high production loads, or to enable failover, enterprise licenses allow for installation of different components on separate servers. In general, a platform configuration includes a "director" server that handles job queueing and the dashboard, and one or more separate "production" servers that handle print production.
Additionally, the "director" can be licensed and configured for failover or redundancy using standard Microsoft Windows techniques.
For more information on the right configuration for your needs, contact your XMPie Account manager.
Multi-instance licenses
When creating VDP output from large data sources, XMPie uses multiple production instances at the same time to create the output in the shortest possible time. With multiple production instances it is also possible to process two or more different jobs at the same time. The number of instances available will depend on the uProduce license, server configuration and the CPU and RAM resources available on the server.
| PersonalEffect package | Default # of instances | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
PersonalEffect Pro Solo |
4 x AIS or XLIM instances* |
Additional 4 instances can be added with an 8-way MI license. |
|
PersonalEffect Solo |
4 x XLIM instances* |
Additional 4 instances can be added with an 8-way MI license. |
|
PersonalEffect Enterprise |
8 x AIS or XLIM instances* per production extension. (one production extension included by default) |
Additional production extension servers can be added. |
*The number of instances that can be launched is also limited by the amount of CPU and RAM available on the server.