Rockwell Automation 9528-APPOWSENE Virtual Image Templates User Manual - Manual (Page 65)

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Chapter
4
Configure Application Server OWS
(Microsoft Remote Desktop Services)
The Application Server OWS (AppServ-OWS) provides PlantPAx users with an
alternative to the standard OWS client machine (physical or virtual). AppServ-
OWS uses Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) technology to serve
multiple instances of the OWS from a single server virtual template. This
architecture is ideal for PlantPAx users wishing to use Thin Clients as Operator
Work Stations.
This chapter provides you with the procedures necessary to deploy the
Application Server OWS (AppServ-OWS) virtual template:
• Setting up Windows Server 2008 for the new instance
• Setting up the Network Adapter
• Setting up FactoryTalk Directory
• Setting up activation files
• Configure Remote Desktop Services
For more information regarding recommended architecture and the actual
configuration of the Application Server, see the PlantPAx Process Automation
System Reference Manual, publication
PROCES-RM001 , and the specific
product documentation.
The required Rockwell Automation software for the AppServ-OWS virtual
template is included and pre-installed in the virtual image templates, but not
activated
. You need an activation license for each client connection.
See page 9 for product catalog numbers.
IMPORTANT If you already own individual product activations, these activations also can be
used to activate the virtual image templates.