Local and server-based termbases

Local termbases are stored on your computer while server termbases are stored remotely, on servers. Server tembases are available to multiple users at the same time.

  • A local termbase is the one you create on your own computer for use on that computer.
  • A server-based termbase is the one you create on a server computer, where it can be used by anyone who has the necessary network (or internet) connectivity, and termbase access rights.

Both local and server-based termbases use the same data format ( MultiTerm XML) and the same termbase model. However, there are differences between these two termbase types. The main differences have to do with termbase creation, login and access rights. Otherwise, although data transactions are handled in different ways, the features that control termbase search, editing, import and export are the same for both local and server-based termbases.

Differences in creating a termbase
Anyone who has the MultiTerm desktop application installed can create a local termbase. However, only an MultiTerm administrator can create a server-based termbase.
Differences in logging in
You do not have to log in to use local termbases. However, you do have to log in to use server-based termbases. Your MultiTerm administrator will provide you with details of how to connect to the server and give you login details.
Differences in access rights
When working with local termbases, you have unlimited user rights to termbase data. When working with server-based termbases, your access rights are defined by your MultiTerm administrator and encoded in your MultiTerm Server login.