The Pilot Data Server acts as an application server for accessing Viz Pilot’s database and other services. The Pilot Data Server must be installed in order to use features such as Crop Service, Template Tagging, Update Service, Person Search, search on Viz One, Thumbnail Generator and Timeline Editor in Viz Pilot workflows. It's also required when using Graphic Hub as the Viz Pilot database, or for integrating with Viz Story, Viz Pilot Edge and Template Builder.