It's also possible to set up multiple Spotfire Servers that share a common database but are accessed individually. This concept is called "Sites" in Spotfire nomenclature. By setting up multiple sites, you can provide users with a server that is located locally to them. Users in each location are given a URL to log in to their closest Spotfire Server. This approach improves performance by minimizing latency due to distance. Nodes (running Web Player and Automation Services instances) are tied to each individual Site, which is worth remembering!
Another use for multiple Sites is to enable different authentication methods—for example, internal users may use Kerberos authentication, while external users (for example, customers or partners) would use username/password authentication. A single Spotfire Server can only be configured to use one authentication...