Installing workgroup PDM requirements

Hello everyone,

I know there are many topics on this issue, but I can't seem to find the answers I am looking for.  The fisrt question I have is:

1. Does Solidworks need to be installed on the computer where we are going to install the vault data for workgroup pdm?

2. Can we install the vault data on a server virtual machine where we are running our ERP system and still have access to it from our local client computers as well as the vault administrator?

I just can't seem to find these answers anywhere as strange as it sounds.  Thank you everyone for your help.

Chris V

SolidworksWorkgroup Pdm