Configure Global settings

There are three buffering settings that are applied to all interfaces using PI System. Buffering is either globally enabled or disabled, a location is specified for the temporary storage of buffered files should a server temporarily fail, and Authentication options for accessing servers are specified. Use the following procedure to configure those Global settings:

1. Buffering: Enable buffering by selecting On from the drop-down menu.

2. Queue path: Set the path to where buffered files will be temporarily stored should a server become unavailable. A typical path would be C:\ProgramData\OSIsoft\Buffering. Click Browse... to navigate to the file location where you wish to temporarily store buffered files.

3. Authentication options: From the drop-down menu, select Windows authentication, PI trust, or Any. Any is the default option.

4. Determine if you want to configure advanced global settings:

   • Click Show advanced global configuration to display advanced configuration options. Refer to Configure Advanced Global settings.

5. Click Save.