It can be installed on a terminal server, the SQL Server machine, or even a workstation.  Normally, the processes are somewhat transparent to the staff because it runs automatically.  It can only be installed on one machine and the machine MUST have internet access; FTP ports on the firewall must be open for this machine.

This depends on the modules licensed for Blackline.  For extracts going from GP to the BL FTP site, there will probably be no changes.  For extracts going from the BL FTP site to GP, eConnect will need upgraded and it may require an update to the import module.

Account Reconciliations (Period Balance Extract), Journal Entry [JE Import Process, JE Import Validation Status, JE Account Master Validation], Subledger Reconciliations.

The implementation team will work remotely with your IT group to install and configure the OBS Blackline Connector Tool.  The IT group will need to supply credentials for SQL Server, Windows account credentials for the task scheduler, and Blackline login credentials.  The setup usually takes about an hour to complete.

The Account Reconciliations and Subledger Reconciliations requires that a period end date be used to pull balances.  The typical logic is to use the oldest open period in the within the Fiscal Period Setup window in GP; however, custom logic can be created.