Configure the System Management Server
- Last UpdatedMay 16, 2025
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In the Configurator application, select the System Management Server node.

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Select any of the following options:
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Connect to an existing System Management Server: Select this option if you want to connect to an existing AIM server where the PCS is installed and System Management Server is configured.
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This machine is the System Management Server: Select this option if you want to use local system as the AIM server.
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Select Advanced.
The Advanced Configuration dialog appears.

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To use a self-signed certificate, select Automatically Generated as the Certificate Source and proceed to step 12.
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To use your own certificate, select Provided by IT (import / select) as the Certificate Source.
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If you already have a valid certificate installed on your web server, select your Certificate from the list and proceed to step 12.
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To install your organization's certificate on your web server, select Import.
The Import Certificate dialog appears.
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Select "..." and select your certificate (.pfx) file.
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In the Certificate Store, select Root.
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Enter the certificate's Password and select OK.
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Select your Certificate from the list.
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In the Ports tab, enter the HTTPS Port to use or accept the default values.
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In the Authentication tab, depending on your requirement, select any one of the following options:
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If you want the authentication window to appear as a pop-up dialog to enter the credentials, then select ‘Select to authenticate using embedded browser using pop-up dialog’.
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If you want the authentication window to appear on the browser, then select 'Select to authenticate using your default browser'.
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In the AVEVA Identity Manager tab, you can control the behavior of AVEVA Identity Manager using the following two parameters. Depending on your requirement, select any one of the following options.
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Maintain user login when closing the browser without logging out.
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Hide Windows Integrated login button from the Identity Manager login page
By default, the two parameters are enabled in Connected Experience and disabled in non-Connected Experience.
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Select OK to close the Advanced Configuration dialog.
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Select Configure.
A warning message appears.

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Select Yes.