Map a PI identity to a buffered computer

Follow these steps if you use Windows integrated security on PI Server 3.4.380 or later and PI Buffer Subsystem 3.4.380, and the PI Buffer Subsystem service runs as Virtual Service Account.

If you use PI Buffer Subsystem 4.3 or later, you can create this mapping using Buffering Manager. You can do this during installation or upgrade, or when adding a server that will receive buffered data.

Note: These instructions apply only to computers in a domain.

1. Run PI System Management Tools.

2. Under Collectives and Servers, select the server.

3. Under System Management Tools, select Security > Identities, Users, & Groups.

4. Select the PI Identities tab.

5. If you have not yet created a PI identity for the buffering service, create it now.

6. Double-click the identity to open its Properties dialog box.

7. Click the Mappings & Trusts tab.

8. Under the mappings, click Add to open the Add New Mapping dialog box.

   (There is also an Add button under the trusts; be sure to click the correct button.)

   Note: The Add button is disabled if the selected PI identity is disabled or not usable in a mapping.

9. Click the ellipsis button next to the Windows Account box.

   The Select User, Computer, or Group dialog box appears.

10. Click the Object Types button.

    The Object Types dialog box appears.

11. In the Object Types list, make sure Computers is selected, then click OK.

12. In the Select User, Computer, or Group dialog box, enter the computer name (for example, \\my_client_computer) and click OK.

13. Click OK to create the new mapping.