Configure MES middleware AIM client registration

The MES middleware's Web API is implemented using the security measures for System Platform that are enabled through the System Management Server. These measures include secure encrypted communications between nodes, AVEVA Single Sign On (SSO), and certificate management. The AVEVA Identity Manager (AIM) manages the SSL certificates.

Regardless of whether the MES Web API is going to be used, the MES middleware must be registered with the Identity Manager.

When you configure the MES DB/MW Communication component:

• The MES middleware fetches the SSL certificate from the Identity Manager Server and adds the information to the local node's Trusted Root folder.

• The MES middleware is registered with the Identity Manager.

• A Windows firewall inbound rule exception is created to allow the MES middleware proxies to communicate securely with the MES middleware.

  Note: The primary System Management Server must be active when configuring AIM for the MES middleware.

The Identity Manager client registration information for the MES middleware is entered on the AVEVA Identity Manager tab.

• Complete the client registration settings:

  AIM Host

  The fully qualified domain name of the node on which the Identity Manager is running.

  Note: IP addresses are not supported.

  AIM HTTPS Port

  The port number for the Identity Manager. The port number defaults to the default HTTPS port (443).

  The Identity Manager port number must match the System Management Server's HTTPS port number, which can be viewed or set on the System Management Server component's Advanced Configuration settings (see System Management Server and local node common platform HTTPS port settings).

  User Name and Password

  The user name and password of an admin account on the node on which the Identity Manager is running. If user accounts are managed with Windows Active Directory, the User Name entry must include the domain and user name in the format domain\username.

Next Step

After completing the Identity Manager registration information, you are ready to test the database connection settings and save them. See Test and Save the database connection settings.