Users may be directed to work directly with their VPN provider to resolve issues on a case-by-case basis. SOLIDWORKS does not test or certify VPN (Virtual Private Network) solutions but provides best-effort support.For PDM Professional, it is recommended the Archive and Database servers are two separate, dedicated machines.
SOLIDWORKS Product Support Lifecycle defines the End Of Support for SOLIDWORKS versions.
SOLIDWORKS releases after the EOS are not supported for the said Microsoft product and SOLIDWORKS installation is blocked in the case of an operating system. End Of Support (EOS) corresponds to the last SOLIDWORKS release where a Microsoft product is supported (This is synchronized with the Microsoft Mainstream Support End Date).Microsoft/Apple Products Support Lifecycle (SOLIDWORKS 2020 - 2022)