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  • Last UpdatedMar 20, 2023
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PI AutoPointSync (PI APS)

Version 1.2.8.46

Overview

PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) is a tool for synchronizing the PI Server points for an interface or PI COM Connector with the tag definitions on the data source for the interface. PI APS operates in parallel with the interface. Instead of transferring process data, however, PI APS transfers point attribute information or entire point definitions. As data source tag definitions change or are deleted, PI APS can either report them or automatically modify or delete PI points to reflect these changes. In addition, PI APS locates tags on the data source that do not have corresponding PI points and can either report or automatically create them.

PI APS provides many options to configure its operation, such as the types of actions that PI APS is permitted to make automatically. PI APS allows you to configure options for individual PI points, such as whether PI APS is permitted to synchronize the point as a whole and, if so, the specific attributes that it is allowed to change.

To allow auditing of automated point changes, PI APS logs all automated actions and changes for the PI System administrator to review.

PI APS uses the PI SDK for programmatic access to PI points.

Fixes and enhancements

Fixes

This section lists items that were resolved in the 1.2.8 release of PI AutoPointSync (PI APS).

Work Items

Description

22174

The PI APS Engine now ignores differences in point security and data security identity sequences between PI servers.

69050

User Windows Update only allows DCOM Security Protocol "Packet Integrity".

Microsoft will issue the final phase of DCOM updates in March 2023. DCOM hardening will be enabled and you will not have the ability to remove or disable it. This APS Engine patch will be a required update after the final phase of the DCOM updates from Microsoft. This Patch will be in subsequent releases of AutoPointSync Engine. The PI APS Engine now adheres to Microsoft's DCOM Security policy of Packet Integrity.

For additional information related to the Microsoft hardening, review the following Microsoft KB article:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5004442-manage-changes-for-windows-dcom-server-security-feature-bypass-cve-2021-26414-f1400b52-c141-43d2-941e-37ed901c769c

Enhancements

The 1.2.8 release of PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) does not contain any new features.

Known Issues

This section lists problems and/or enhancements that have been deferred until a future release.

Work Items

Description

69149

If the PIDA is restarted during a sync operation, the PI APS Engine does not auto sync correctly.

System Requirements

Operating Systems

This release is supported on the following operating systems:

  • Windows 11

  • Windows 10

  • Windows Server 2022

  • Windows Server 2019

  • Windows Server 2016

  • Windows Server 2012R2 with SP1 (32-bit or 64 bit)

The latest service packs and updates to the operating system are recommended.

Distribution Kit Files

Product

Software Version

PI AutoPointSync (PI APS)

1.2.8.46

OSIsoft MS VB Runtime Redistributables

1.0.1

Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable (x86 and x64)

14.21.27702

PI SDK 2018 SP1 Patch 3 (x86 and x64)

1.4.7.620

PI GenericNames DLL

1.3.5.25

PI Spt DLL

1.2.4.0

PI Network Subsystem Support (PINS)*

3.4.435.538

* - The PI Network Subsystem Support (PINS) component is not displayed on the installation welcome screen if the PI Data Archive is installed already.

Installation and Upgrade

The PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) can be installed or upgraded using the desired option of the PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) installation kit:

  • PIAutoPointSync_1.2.8.46_.exe

This installation kit can be obtained by using the How to Download Products link listed in the OSIsoft Customer Portal How To's list. This list is located on the OSIsoft Customer Portal site.

For additional information regarding the PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) installation, please see the Installation instructions portion of the PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) User Guide. This user guide is located in the PI Interfaces section of the AVEVA Documentation Library.

Uninstalling PI AutoPointSync (PI APS)

The PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) can be uninstalled using the Programs and Features list accessible from the Windows Control Panel. After accessing the Programs and Features list, select the entry named PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) and then select the Uninstall option from the menu to uninstall the interface.

Security information and guidance

OSIsoft (now part of AVEVA) is committed to releasing secure products. This section is intended to provide relevant security-related information to guide your installation or upgrade decision.

OSIsoft proactively discloses aggregate information about the number and severity of security vulnerabilities addressed in each release. The tables below provide an overview of security issues addressed and their relative severity based on standard scoring.

There are no security vulnerabilities in this release.

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