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Chapter 4
Configure Application Server OWS (Microsoft Remote Desktop Services)
One FactoryTalk View SE client activation key is required for each Remote
Desktop Session in which FactoryTalk View SE client is run. The first instance of
FactoryTalk View SE client loaded within a Remote Desktop Session acquires an
activation key. Any additional FactoryTalk View SE clients that are started within
a session do not require additional keys.
Remote Desktop Services with FactoryTalk View SE
The benefits of using Remote Desktop Services with FactoryTalk View SE
include the following:
• Increased network flexibility
: RDS lets you to deploy thin and ultrathin
clients on the plant floor or out in the field. The minimal requirements of
RDS Clients allows for a variety of thin products designed to handle most
environmental conditions, be they radical temperatures, extreme
vibrations, or areas where mobility is key. Users can gain access to a RDS
over any Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
connection including Remote Access, Ethernet, the Internet, wireless, wide
area network (WAN), or virtual private network (VPN).
• Lower cost of ownership
: A thin client typically consists only of the
Operating System and the Remote Desktop Connection software. RDS
deliver a virtual Windows Server 2008 R2 experience from server to
clients, regardless of what Operating System the client uses.
• Minimize downtime
: Upgrade your entire FactoryTalk View SE
installation with a single operation. Because FactoryTalk View SE products
install only on the server side, any future software upgrades are limited to
the server, making software upgrades on clients a thing of the past.
• Improve data security
: A FactoryTalk View SE architecture that uses
RDS is less vulnerable to security threats. RDS lets you focus your security
measures on the server because all data is processed on the server, which
you can manage in a secure location.
The known limitations when using Remote Desktop Services with FactoryTalk
View SE include the following:
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The Microsoft RDS protocol does not transfer the physical display aspect
ratio (height/width proportion) from the server to its clients. Clients need
to specify the display properties (resolution, aspect ratio, color depth etc…)
for each session they create. Verify the appearance of the application
visually on the Remote Desktop Clients before placing the system in a
production environment, modifying graphics as necessary.
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For more information see Knowledgebase Answer ID 567658 - Using
FactoryTalk View SE with Windows 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services - Getting
Started Whitepaper at
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