System Manager Learning Path

Archibus (Full Software) getting started path

system manager

system manager

finding your role

Although situations will vary from site to site, the jobs of the System Manager are typically divided among several staff members. These tasks range from installing, to simple personalization, to integration with other systems. For details on the roles that typically execute the system management tasks, click the help topic links.

For complete information on the system management roles, see:

>> Contents pane of Archibus System Management Help

Role	Responsibilities	Get Started with these Help Topics
Installer	You install Archibus Web Central, the Smart Client Extension programs, the Reservation plug-ins, and the mobile apps. You also configure the Web application server and database server programs.	Installation
Archibus Administrator	You set up Archibus to meet the needs of your site, and you configure Archibus for users. You configure application-level security, configure the entries of the navigation tools, control the presentation of data, and assign tasks to users.	Archibus Application Security Personalize the Process Navigator Personalize the Home Pages Personalize the Presentation of Data Support GDPR
CAD and BIM Manager	You manage drawings and their repository, control drawing properties, and control the Revit environment.	Administer Document Management for Drawings Integrate Revit Model Data Extend the Base Archibus for BIM
System Administrator	You are responsible for system-wide tasks such as updating applications and configuring the security service. You also maintain the database server by managing upgrades and setting up database security.	Upgrade Archibus with the Package and Deploy Wizard Configure the Security Service Database Administration Overview Integrate Archibus and Serraview
Add-in Manager	You make changes within the Archibus environment such as customizing the database and changing workflow rules. You also create new views and change existing views either by using the View Definition Wizard or directly editing files.	Add-in Manager: Overview
System Integrator	You integrate Archibus with other environments, applications, and devices. You also extend the drawing environment by working with AutoLISP extensions.	Audit Database Activity Use Web Services AutoLISP Extensions
Software Engineer	When your site requires views and workflow rules that do not conform to the standard Web Central user interface extensions, you program views and workflow rules using the Web Central JavaScript API.	Advanced Engineering Skills Use JavaScript to Extend Views and Workflow Rules
Localization Coordinator	You prepare to translate Archibus applications and the Archibus programs into other languages.	Localization Coordinator: Overview
Mobile Apps Administrator	You change the forms that appear in the Archibus mobile apps and use the Archibus Mobile Framework to define your own mobile apps.	Mobile Apps Administrator: Overview