The diagrams below describe the technical architecture of Gathering Tools, the modules to be installed for each role as well as the modalities of transactions between them.

Version 2023

On Premise Architecture

Cloud Architecture

Note 1: Communication between GTServer and its clients (GTAnswer, GTWeb, Automation) uses a proprietary protocol at the Application layer (Internet Protocol Suite model or OSI model).  The SSL/TLS protocol can be used to secure communications.

Note 2: only the verbs GET and POST are used for the HTTP/HTTPS protocol.