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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).
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.

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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
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.

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.

The dongle server can be configured with the myUTN Manager software. You can find the latest version of the UTN Manager and firmware here.

The UTN Server is compatible with dongle licenses, which can be requested from ETM. Setup instructions for the Dongle Server can be found here. To avoid a single point of failure in a redundant setup, it is recommended to use two redundant dongle servers.

Note: If the UTN Manager Service is not shut down properly, e.g because the VM crashes, the Dongle license is not released immediately and it takes 1-2 minutes after the VM was restarted until the license is usable again. Therefore there is a chance that the first license check executed by the project will fail. In that case the project will start with an emergency license, which is valid for seven days. During the emergency period it is not possible to open the GEDI, which also affects the second system in a redundant project. WinCC OA checks the license periodically and once it has detected a valid license (after a few additional minutes), the project will be fully functional again.

Note: Due to performance reasons it is recommended that each running virtual machine uses a separate hard disk and a separate network adapter.