BuzzBID Multi-User client-server implementation uses an SQL Server database engine for scalable data management, supporting a single shared master or individual master databases.
For PC hardware recommendations, check out:
BuzzBID Technical Recommendations - Single User Configuration
BuzzBID Multi-User Architecture
BuzzBID Multi-User is a client–server Windows application built for efficiency, scalability, and secure data management in networked environments. The application itself does not store data locally; instead, it connects to a centralized SQL Server, where all data retrieval, updates, and storage occur through network-based SQL queries.
This separation of the application from the database ensures:
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Scalability — the database can grow independently of the application.
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Flexibility — adaptable to a wide range of organizational structures.
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Reliability — centralized control improves consistency and performance.
Centralized Database Administration
All database management tasks are centralized on the SQL Server, providing a single control point for:
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Security and user access
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Backups and disaster recovery
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Updates and performance optimization
This design streamlines maintenance while ensuring data consistency and reliability across the organization.
Supported Database Configurations
1. Shared Master Database
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All users collaborate in a single centralized Master Database.
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Roles and permissions managed centrally via SQL Server.
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Administrator has elevated rights for configuration and user management; others operate with standard rights.
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Ideal for organizations requiring centralized data governance and seamless collaboration.
2. Individual Master Databases
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Each user is assigned a dedicated Master Database hosted on SQL Server.
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Provides user-level autonomy while maintaining SQL Server’s enterprise-grade security, performance, and management.
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Best for organizations where independent control is important without losing centralized server advantages.
Configuration Comparison
| Feature | Shared Master Database | Individual Master Databases |
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| Collaboration | High – all users share and update a single data source | Low – users work independently in separate databases |
| Data Governance | Centralized, managed by Admin | Distributed, with individual user control |
| Administrator Role | Full control over configuration and access | Server-level oversight only |
| User Autonomy | Limited (standard rights only) | High (individual data ownership) |
| Best For | Teams needing collaboration and unified oversight | Users or departments requiring independence |
Minimum Hardware and Software Recommendations
SQL Server
To achieve optimal performance and reliability, the SQL Server hosting the BuzzBID Multi-User database should meet or exceed the following baseline specifications:
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Processor: 4 Virtual CPUs (vCPUs)
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Memory: 64 GB RAM
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Deployment: Physical or Virtual Server
BuzzBID Multi-User has been tested and validated for compatibility with all builds, versions, and service packs of Microsoft SQL Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 (Standard or Enterprise Edition).
While Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition may be used for proof-of-concept testing, it is not recommended for production due to significant limitations in:
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Database size
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Computing resources
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Advanced feature set
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Scalability and high availability
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Performance tuning and advanced services
By leveraging SQL Server as its backbone and following these guidelines, BuzzBID Multi-User ensures scalable, secure, and high-performance data management for dynamic business environments.
File Server
BuzzBID requires a shared file repository for centralized Plan Management. Minimum specifications include:
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Processor: 2 Virtual CPUs (vCPUs)
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Memory: 32 GB RAM
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Storage: 2 TB
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Deployment: Physical or Virtual Server
Client Workstation / PC:
Minimum Hardware and Software Recommendations for Client Workstation / PC