Rockwell Automation 9528-APPOWSENE Virtual Image Templates User Manual - Manual (Page 53)

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Chapter
3
Configure the EWS and OWS System Elements
This chapter describes how to configure workstations for your virtual
environment. The configuration procedures for the EWS and OWS are similar
even though these PlantPAx system elements operating differently. These
procedures include:
• Setting up Windows 7 Professional for the new instance
• Setting up the Network Adapter
• Setting up FactoryTalk Directory
• Setting up activation files
The engineering workstation (EWS) supports system configuration, application
development, and maintenance functions. This is the central location for
monitoring and maintaining the system’s operation.
The operator workstation (OWS) is not meant to support development or
maintenance activities. This workstation’s purpose is to support operator
interaction with a graphical view and interface into the process.
The required Rockwell Automation software for the EWS and OWS
workstations virtual template is included and pre-installed in the virtual image
templates, but not activated. To activate each EWS or OWS virtual template,
you can purchase a single activation license for each virtual template instance.
See page 9 for product catalog numbers.
The table shows the topics in this section.
IMPORTANT If you already own individual product activations, these activations also can be
used to activate the virtual image templates.
Topic Page
Before You Begin 54
Configure Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 54
Configure Ethernet Network Adapter Settings 59
Define the FactoryTalk Directory Location 60
Configure the FactoryTalk Activation Server 61
IMPORTANT During the configuration of EWS and OWS you can encounter a User Account
Control window that asks if you want to allow a program to make changes to
the computer. Click Yes and continue on.