The Primary Configuration Server for a remote application is the VTS installation that is designated to manage data synchronization for that application. This server ensures that all clients have the same up-to-date data. There is only one primary configuration server for a remote application.
The primary configuration server is identified in your application's Sync.WIF file, which is stored in your application's directory. Within the Sync.WIF file is a section similar to the following example:
[Configuration-Servers]
Name = Chief
Name = EngineRoom
The first workstation name to appear in the list ("Chief" in the example above) is the designated primary configuration server for the application. All subsequent workstations referenced in the list are the designated backup servers (see Backup Servers).
The list of configuration servers can also be configured using the application’s Properties dialog from the VAM. See: Designation of Primary and Backup Servers.