There are several Akcelerant Framework features available for installation. It is important to have an understanding of how the various features relate to server configuration. The diagram below illustrates a standard set up:
The servers hosting the various features of the installation are numbered:
| No. | Server | Definition |
| 1 | Public Web Server (hosts the DMZ Services feature) | The Public Web Server enables communication between the Akcelerant Framework and connectors that require inbound communication. For example, RouteOne sends auto loan applications to the public web server, which relays the request through the LAN firewall to the Application Server (#3) and finally saves to the database (#5) to be viewed/processed. The Public Web Server typically resides between the internal and external firewalls. For security reasons, it should be secured using an SSL certificate. |
| 2 | Web Server (hosts the Web Services feature) | The Web Server typically resides behind the LAN firewall and hosts the website that internal users browse. Requests to this server relay to the database server (#5) to retrieve data for the end user. This server also issues requests directly to the core processor (#6) for real time data retrieval. The Web Server can also be secured using an SSL certificate, but is not required. |
| 3 | Application Server (hosts the Application Services feature and Processes feature) | The Application Server typically resides behind the LAN firewall and hosts internal service applications used by the website and API as well as batch executable programs. |
| 4 | Report Server (hosts Reporting Services feature) | The Report Server typically resides behind the LAN firewall and hosts the Framework’s reporting functions. If using an existing report server in the network, the installation sets up a separate report folder for the Framework. If desired, reporting can be installed on the Web Server. The Report Server can be secured using an SSL certificate, but is not required. |
| 5 | Database Server (hosts the Database feature) | The Database Server is typically behind the LAN firewall and hosts the database of the Framework. An existing SQL server in the network or a new SQL instance on the existing server may be used. |