Create a Data Archive identity for PI Connector Relay

To give PI Connector Relay permission to write data to Data Archive, create and map an identity for the PI Connector Relay Windows account.

1. Start PI System Management Tools.

2. Select Security > Identities, Users, & Groups, and then select the PI Identities tab.

3. Right-click within the pane, and then select New Identity.

4. In the New Identity window, specify the identity settings:

   1. Enter a name for the PI Connector Relay identity.

   2. Optional: Enter a description.

   3. Select Identity cannot be deleted.

   4. Select Identity cannot be used in a Trust.

5. Select Create.

6. Double-click the identity you just created.

7. In the identity Properties window, select the Mappings & Trusts tab.

8. Under Mapping, select Add.

9. In the Add New Mapping window, add the PI Connector Relay account to the Windows Account field, and then select Create.

10. In the identity Properties dialog box, select OK.