Open Text Document Server, Alchemy Edition (formerly Captaris Alchemy) provides repository management functionality including access control, backup, library service functions, and management of all content objects and metadata. All server components reside on a Windows Server.

There are two main server configurations, Standard and Advanced. Both servers provide the functionality for:

• Managing a large number of repositories located on diverse storage options
• Managing a large number of user connections
• Managing input module and client licenses
• Windows security integration
• Hot backup, SMS support, and remote administration
• Hosting the MailStore for Exchange input module

Open Text Document Server, Alchemy Standard Edition

Alchemy Standard (formerly Captaris Alchemy Standard Server) is the basis for classic fixed content management applications such as imaging, email archiving and computer report archiving, which includes the functionality above. Administrator licenses are available.

Open Text Document Server, Alchemy Advanced Edition

Alchemy Advanced (formerly Captaris Alchemy Advanced Server) is the basis for applications requiring integrated document management and records management. It includes server-side functions, which are important in controlling and auditing document access for compliance purposes. In addition to Alchemy Standard functionality, the Alchemy Advanced license includes:

• Library services (check-in, check-out, and version control)
• Audit logging
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Support for the optional Records Manager Module

The Audit Logging feature tracks user activities in Document Server repositories. The administrator can configure the user actions or events that should be logged. This information can be used to generate reports using standard reporting software such as Crystal Reports. This capability is extremely helpful in compliance or audit scenarios where it is important to show which users performed what actions on a given document or database.

RBAC gives the system administrator control over 140 unique end-user functions in the Document Server client. For example, an employee in an Accounts Payable department needs to find and read contracts or purchase orders, but should not be able to print, email, extract, copy, or annotate the documents. RBAC can control that.

Whether you choose Alchemy Standard or Alchemy Advanced, Open Text Document Server provides a trusted imaging and archive solution.