SimaPro Database Server 7.3

SimaPro Database Server by PRé Consultants is the server-side backbone for SimaPro deployments, designed to centralize and manage life cycle assessment (LCA) databases so teams can work together securely and efficiently. It hosts SimaPro projects and reference libraries in an IT-managed environment, enabling concurrent, controlled access for multiple users while maintaining data integrity and consistent results across an organization.

Key capabilities:

• Centralized repository: Store projects and libraries in one managed location to ensure everyone works with the same data.
• Multi-user collaboration: Enable concurrent access with mechanisms to prevent conflicting edits and preserve data quality.
• Access control: Assign user and group permissions to align with governance and review workflows.
• Administration tools: Create, copy, back up, restore, and maintain databases to support reliable operations and version lifecycle management.
• Performance and reliability: Support medium to large LCA datasets with server-grade stability and routine maintenance.
• Secure connectivity: Allow SimaPro clients to connect over local networks or secure remote connections (e.g., VPN), suitable for distributed teams.
• License alignment: Integrate with SimaPro multi-user/network licenses for collaborative use.

Typical use cases:

• Corporate LCA teams that need shared, governed access to a single source of truth.
• Sustainability consultancies managing multiple client projects centrally.
• Research groups and universities coordinating multi-user projects and teaching environments.

SimaPro Database Server is an on-premises component (not a cloud service) and complements the SimaPro desktop client by providing centralized data management, collaboration, and IT-grade control. For precise system requirements and version compatibility, consult PRé Consultants’ official documentation.

SimaPro Database Server is developed by PRé Consultants. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3. The name of the program executable file is nxServer.exe.