There are two simple ways:
1. In the 1C / BAS startup window (database list):
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Select the desired database.
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The connection parameters immediately show the type:
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If “Information base directory” is specified (a folder path, e.g.,
C:\Bases\Accounting), it is a file-based database; -
If “1C:Enterprise server cluster” is specified (string like
srvr="server_name";ref="database_name"), it is a server-based database.
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2. Within the program:
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Open Help → About.
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In the Information base directory section:
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If a disk path is specified — it is a file-based database;
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If only the server address is shown — it is a server-based database.
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Where file-based database files are stored
If the database is file-based, all data is stored in the folder specified during setup:
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Typically, the path is:
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Inside are:
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1Cv8.1CD — main database file (all data);
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1Cv8.1CL — lock file;
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*.log — registration logs.
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Summary:
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File-based database — parameters contain a folder, stored on disk, main file is 1Cv8.1CD.
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Server-based database — parameters specify a server (
srvr=...;ref=...), data is stored on the server managed by 1C.
