Version Information
Release Notes, Update information, Certifications and Frequently Asked Questions.
Concepts
Your first step into modern and powerful process visualization.
Deployment
Topics, you need to know, before using WinCC OA.
- Hardware and software requirements for WinCC OA
  This section contains the current hardware and software requirements for various WinCC OA application scenarios. Recommendations are given for practical deployment of WinCC OA depending on the specific application and scale of the project.
- WinCC OA Licensing
  overview of the licensing model used by WinCC OA
- Installation
  How to properly install WinCC OA.
  - Installation under Windows
    - Installation Preparation
    - Language of the Setup Wizard
    - Related Version
    - Installation Process
      - Bundle Contents
        This table shows which WinCC OA components are included in the specific installation bundles.
    - Advanced Component Selection
    - Installation Configuration
    - Installation Logs
    - Update Installation\Uninstall
    - Unattended Setup
    - Silent Setup
  - Installation under Linux
  - WinCC OA as service
- Docker Support
  An introduction on how to use WinCC OA within a Docker container, what specifics must be considered as well as where to find more extensive information on the topic.
- vSphere HA Cluster Basics
  vSphere is a virtualization environment that allows users to create clusters consisting of multiple hosts.
- WinCC OA Product Packaging
  Explains the file structure presented in the configuration bundles as well as some use cases with detailed descriptions
Security
Go beyond the norm in cybersecurity.
Engineering
Powerful tools for easy or complex engineering tasks.
Data Management
Classify, structure and archive your data.
Business Logic / Control
Endless possibilities in data processing for your projects.
Data Visualization
User interfaces, Trends and Reports for every purpose and device.
Southbound Interfaces
The process connection to the actual machines/sensors.
Northbound Interfaces
Your portal to the cloud or supervising systems.
Web Connectivity / Network Interfaces
Data exchange, APIs and web technologies
User Management
All about authorization, authentication and login-customization.
Availability
How to get your system uptime to the maximum.
Reporting
Create state of the art project reports without limits.
Addons
Useful tools and enhancements for special demands.
Reference Tables
Detailed and extensive content for special project adaptation.
Videos & Tutorials
Explore the capabilities of WinCC OA with our carefully selected collection of video tutorials and guides.
WinCC OA Documentation
Basic information about terms and functions within the documentation.
Disclaimer
A brief clarification of liability exclusions or legal notices.

Installation Process

The WinCC OA setup process is performed by using a Wizard. The setup program displays the version number during the installation. To install the WinCC OA components (features) complete the following steps:

Welcome Page

Figure 1. Install wizard - Welcome Page with language and directory selection

Optional: The language for the setup wizard can be changed via the drop-down field on top.
Select an installation directory as well as a project directory for the WinCC OA DemoApplication and GettingStarted projects (applications). By default WinCC OA is installed in the C:\Siemens\Automation\WinCC_OA\3.20\ directory. The projects are installed under C:\WinCC_OA_Proj\ by default.
Restriction: Note that the installation path must not contain any spaces immediately before or after a directory change. (e.g.: "C:\Siemens\WinCC OA\" works, but not "C:\Siemens\ WinCCOA\"

Restriction: WinCC OA cannot be installed on a network drive.
Click Next to continue.

Bundle Selection Page

Figure 2. Bundle Selection Page with component list

Select one of the bundles for installation. The components included in the bundle are displayed in the list on the left. An explanation for the component can be accessed via the drop down. An overview of the bundles and their components can be found here and a concise description for the components can be found here.
Optional: You can use the Advanced options to refine the list of components for your installation.
Click on Install to start the installation.

The installation will now finish automatically. After it has completed, you can access the related logs.

CAUTION: The installation will automatically reboot your device, if you do not stop this manually.