Metrics Management Server is a required component that installs with Metrics Management. Metrics Management Server provides back-end database access services to Metrics Management clients and the Metrics Management Reporting Services. The server provides database management functionality to a Metrics Management administrator. The server supports the storage of Metrics Management data and performs data calculations. Metrics Management Server also provides auditing, authentication, and licensing functionality.

Typically, you use a single server for all Metrics Management databases. For an advanced configuration, consider using one Metrics Management Server for production purposes on one machine and a second Metrics Management Server for testing purposes on another machine.