You can install the Data Vault components on separate machines. You must run the installer for each component that you want install.
Use the Data Vault installer to install the following components:
Data Vault Service
The Data Vault Service includes all components required to store data to and retrieve data from the Data Vault. The Data Vault Service installation includes a load balancer and the Data Vault Agent and Data Vault ODBC driver.
Data Vault Agent
The Data Vault Agent handles query requests to the Data Vault. You can install multiple Data Vault Agents on multiple machines.
Data Vault ODBC driver
The Data Vault ODBC driver is designed to work with the Data Vault. Install the Data Vault ODBC driver on any machine that contains an ODBC application that you want to use to connect to the Data Vault.
Data Vault Data Archive plug-in
The Data Vault plug-in enables Data Archive to load data to the Data Vault. Install the plug-in on the machine that hosts Data Archive. Data Archive must be running when you install the Data Vault plug-in.
Data Vault Administration Tool and SQL Tool
The Data Vault Administration Tool provides a graphical user interface to configure and manage the Data Vault and its components. Install the Administrator Tool on the machine where you want to manage the Data Vault Service. You can use the SQL tool installed with the Administrator Tool to query data in the Data Vault.