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.
Here is a rough overview to see it in action in basic form until an official one gets made.
Does it works over the Internet also?
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)
Keep in mind that this a Database Sharing and Sync so you need to place your files at a location all rigs can access to be able to play them.
As far as pricing goes…
This license comprised of two addon parts. The ability to Share a Database and the ability to connected to a shared DB Remotely.
Also…all licenses must be in the same user account to use this.
Remote DB Connection License:
The Remote Addon of the DSS is FREE for up to two licenses and currently $99 per license if 3 up to 10 licenses.
(Contact us for volume pricing above 10 licenses)
The Remote Addon is needed on every client that connects to the Server.
Database Server and Sharing License:
If you only have 2 licenses then the ability to share is FREE. Contact us to enable it on your license.
3-5 Licenses connecting then the Server Addon is $299
6-10 Licenses $499
11-20 Licenses $699
Unlimited Licenses $999
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