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Topics, you need to know, before using WinCC OA.
Virtual Environment Support
WinCC OA is used in very diverse computing environments, some of which are easier managed with the use of a enterprise virtualization software. Due to the good encapsulation and platform independence of WinCC OA, the use on a wide range of current versions of the most common virtualization products is possible. Our extensive, automated tests are provided via Proxmox and VMware(vSphere).
Proxmox Virtual Environment
Proxmox Virtual Environment (Proxmox VE) is an open-source platform designed for managing virtual machines (VMs), containers, storage, and networking through a unified interface.

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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.
- Docker Support
  An introduction on how to use WinCC OA within a Docker container, what specifics must be considered and where to find further information on the topic.
- Virtual Environment Support
  WinCC OA is used in very diverse computing environments, some of which are easier managed with the use of a enterprise virtualization software. Due to the good encapsulation and platform independence of WinCC OA, the use on a wide range of current versions of the most common virtualization products is possible. Our extensive, automated tests are provided via Proxmox and VMware(vSphere).
  - vSphere HA Cluster
    VMWare's vSphere is a virtualization environment that allows users to create clusters consisting of multiple hosts.
  - Proxmox Virtual Environment
    Proxmox Virtual Environment (Proxmox VE) is an open-source platform designed for managing virtual machines (VMs), containers, storage, and networking through a unified interface.
  - SEH Dongle
    In order to fully utilize the high availability capabilities of a virtual environment such as the vSphere HA cluster, a dongle server is needed. The SEH Dongle Server enables the distribution of dongle licenses over the network.
  - Conversion of Virtual Environments - VMWare to Proxmox
    This chapter provides a guide for converting the VM Ware based VM's to a ProxmoxVE.
- WinCC OA Product Packaging
  Explains the file structure presented in the configuration bundles as well as some use cases with detailed descriptions
Security
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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.

Proxmox Virtual Environment

Proxmox Virtual Environment (Proxmox VE) is an open-source platform designed for managing virtual machines (VMs), containers, storage, and networking through a unified interface.

It supports both full virtualization using KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and lightweight containerization with LXC (Linux Containers), providing a flexible and efficient solution for running and managing various workloads.

Key features of Proxmox VE include:

Virtualization: Full virtualization with KVM, enabling the deployment of multiple operating systems on a single host.
Containers: Lightweight container-based virtualization with LXC for running isolated applications or services.
High Availability: Built-in clustering and high availability to ensure uptime across multiple nodes.
Storage Management: Support for various storage options, including local, network-attached, and distributed storage solutions.
Backup and Restore: Tools for backup, restoration, and migration of VMs and containers.
Web Interface: A user-friendly web-based interface for streamlined management, monitoring, and configuration.
Multi-Node Clustering: Centralized management across multiple Proxmox nodes for resource sharing and scalability.

Proxmox VE offers a robust and flexible platform for virtualization, making it ideal for use in development environments and production systems.

Installation

The installation of WinCC OA on the machine is done in accordance with the type of Virtual Machine (VM) used.

For general questions regarding Proxmox VE refer to the dedicated documentation.

Notes for the use of Proxmox

Both IPv4 and IPv6 must be enabled to ensure smooth communication between mangers and Pmon.
Initial internal performance tests indicate a slight performance drop for Proxmox VE compared to VMWare VMs.