When using the NIVOMAX Viewer, it’s important to distinguish between two types of environments where internet connectivity is limited or nonexistent: Offline Setups and Air Gap Setups. This distinction helps ensure that users choose the correct procedure for activating and updating their data libraries based on their connectivity environment.

Offline Setups

• Definition: Offline setups are systems that are capable of connecting to the internet but do so infrequently. These systems are primarily used offline but can go online when needed to download updates, activate software, or perform other network-dependent tasks.
• Recommended Use: For users with offline setups, it is recommended to initially download and activate the NIVOMAX data libraries while connected to the internet. This approach allows for easier setup and regular updates. Once the libraries are activated and updated, the system can be disconnected and used offline for regular operations.
• Benefits: The main advantage of offline setups is the flexibility in managing updates and activations. Users can ensure their system and libraries are up-to-date before going offline, minimizing operational disruptions and maintaining compliance with the latest standards.

Air Gap Setups

• Definition: Air gap setups are systems that are permanently isolated from the internet. These systems do not have the capability to connect to any network that could provide internet access, thereby ensuring a high level of security.
• Procedure: The procedure outlined in this guide is specifically designed for air gap setups, where users must manually activate and update their data libraries using secondary devices to transfer files between internet-enabled environments and the air gap system.
• Recommended Use: For systems that are never connected to the internet, all updates, activations, and data transfers must be performed manually. This setup is typically used in high-security areas where the risk of external breaches is mitigated by completely isolating the hardware from online threats.
• Challenges: While air gap setups provide enhanced security, they require more meticulous planning and execution of data transfers to ensure the system remains functional and compliant with updated data libraries.

Conclusion

For users operating in air gap environments, follow the detailed steps provided in this guide to manually activate and import NIVOMAX data libraries. In contrast, those with the ability to connect to the internet occasionally should take advantage of online activations and updates before switching to offline mode, as recommended for offline setups.

By understanding the nuances between these two setups, users can better manage their NIVOMAX Viewer applications and ensure efficient access to essential technical publications under varying operational constraints.