Database Sharing and Sync (DSS)
With the new DSS Addon, any copy of basehead can share a Database and
the clients can connect to the shared database and it syncs changes near instantly!
The doesn’t need a separate running separate server and instead any instance of basehead can serve a database while also being be used for daily everyday work also at the same time.
How does it Work?
Once connected, after any change is made to the database from any client the server is updated instantaneous is the client serving the database is currently launched. If not, the clients can still work and modify the database just fine with the server offline and when the server comes back online, all changes will be synced in a Snap!
Keep in mind that for sync to happen the shared DB needs to be ‘Active’ on the ‘Shared’ tab but multiple Databases can be shared at once from the same client.
NOTE: Even though the ‘Imports’ and ‘Groups’ and ‘CloudPacks’ are auto-synced after each change, you’ll need to click the Refresh icon next to the DB Hotswap box to refresh the items visually in the NodeTree.
Prepare to ‘Share’ from Local tab
Pull and Sync to DB’s Remotely
View Shared Databases
Sharing Databases
• Navigate to the Shared tab to manage shared databases.
• View the shared database’s local IP address and port.
• Use the ‘Copy Info’ button to copy the database’s connection details to your clipboard. Share this information with team members to allow them to connect to the database.
NOTE: You do not need a separate BH Client to share multiple databases, but it you have 3 or more large DB’s then it’s best to purchase a separate client just to act solely as the databases server instead of just a copy of BH you are cutting SFX with also might be best.
Connecting to Remote Databases
• Navigate to the Remote tab to manage remote databases.
• With your clipboard loaded with the string created via ‘Copy’ info ^above^ click ‘Paste/Pull’ on any ‘Remote’ tab to Pull the server database locally wand to start syncing with it immediately.
• Use the Ping button to test the connection to the server.
• If the server’s IP address changes, enter the new value and click the ‘Connect to Server’ button to refresh the connection.
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Tips for Effective Database Sharing
• Ensure that all team members have the correct IP address and port to connect to shared databases.
• Regularly back up your databases to prevent data loss.
• Use the Ping button to verify server connectivity before attempting to connect to a remote database.
• Share database connection details securely to prevent unauthorized access.
Does it works over the Internet also?
Yep….Just modify the search string to use the public IP and do some Port Forwarding on your router so you can ping one rig to the other and you should be all set. (Advanced IT knowledge will help in the case)
Important: Place and import your files at a location all rigs can access to be able to play them.
Also…..You need to have the Port range 9000-9100 open for the DSS to communicate
This addon will also work for single users using a single Cloud License on the same network using the Hostile Takeover mode to sync multiple databases in you studio such as a PC and Mac and and laptop all running basehead simultaneously and when a Cloud License is taken over the DSS engine is still alive and running.
New more simple pricing now…
There is no longer two separate licenses and just one DSS Addon now that combines them for $99 per license.
If you need more then 15 they we can give volume pricing on this addon.
Contact us for more info and/or to try it out as it’s not in the store yet. 8)
Pricing subject to change at any time