Network Information
Sharing Libraries
EndNote can be used on a network to share libraries-including networks
with Macintosh® and Windows® workstations. Multiple users can
access an EndNote library simultaneously in read-only mode. This allows
users to search for references, cite them in their papers and create
bibliographies. EndNote does not allow multiple users to edit a single
library at the same time.
Deployment on Networks
EndNote can be deployed in one of two ways on a network:
- Installing the program to a series of workstations
- Installing and configuring on a server allowing multiple users access
to the same program and files (e.g. output styles).
In the latter configuration only a minimal amount of components are
installed on an individual workstation such as the plug-in for Microsoft
Word®.
On Windows networks EndNote can be deployed with MSI installer technology
using scripting or via Group Policy.
Requirements:
- Windows 2000/2003 Server with Active Directory installed
- MSI Installer 3.x on the Server and the workstations
See our Frequently Asked Questions
about EndNote and Networks (Windows only!)
Q & A about EndNote and Networks
Q: What is the simplest way to set up an EndNote
library for shared network access?
A: The simplest way is to use the network's system of file permissions
to control the type of access allowed for users and groups. One or two people
should be assigned the responsibility for maintaining and updating the library;
these users should be granted full access to the file. All other users should
be granted read-only access.
Q: Can I format my paper with an EndNote
library that is on a network server?
A: Yes, users can format papers using a shared EndNote library.
Q: Can multiple users read the same shared
EndNote library simultaneously?
A: Multiple users can access an EndNote database simultaneously
as long as the database is restricted to Read Only or Locked status. This
will allow users to perform searches, copy information to their documents,
and format their papers. EndNote does not perform "record locking"
functions which allow multiple users to modify records in a shared database
at one time.
Q: Can multiple users add new records or
modify records to a shared EndNote library?
A: No, EndNote does not perform "record locking" functions
which allow multiple users to edit records in a shared database at one
time. If someone is writing to a shared EndNote library, everyone else
on the network will not be allowed to access the library.
Q: Do I need to have the EndNote program
installed on my hard drive to access a shared library on the network?
A: No, users may access the EndNote application from the network
server. One option configuration is to install one copy of EndNote onto
a shared server drive. Users can then run multiple copies of this installation.
Q: If we install one copy of EndNote onto
a shared server, can multiple users access it simultaneously?
A: Yes, as long as your site purchases enough copies of EndNote
to cover the maximum number of simultaneous users. For example, if your
site will have 15 users accessing EndNote simultaneously, your site must
purchase 15 copies of EndNote.
Q: Do you offer special pricing to accommodate
mutiple-user access of EndNote?
A: Yes, if you purchase 5 or more copies of EndNote at one time,
there is a discount given. You may mix both Macintosh and Windows copies
under one order.
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