Single Node System implementation

Although intended for use in a distributed topology/distributed system environment, Industrial Application Server (version 2.1 and later) and FactorySuite A2 components can be implemented effectively on a single node.

Single Node configuration is supported on IAS 2.1 (and later), and InSQL 9.0 (and later). A new install of these two products (to a "clean" machine) is recommended. Upgrades of previous versions (IAS 2.0 or InSQL 8.0) when migrating to a single node configuration will cause problems. However, future version upgrades from IAS 2.1 and InSQL 9.0 on a single node are supported. Please contact Wonderware Technical Support for further assistance and details.

Note: In a Single Node implementation, performing bulk operations (Import/Export, Deploy, etc.) on the GR may impact the runtime system.

Single Node System implementation differs from the "Standalone Workstation" topology, since all components/functions are combined on a single machine. The following components have been tested on a single node:

• Configuration Database (GR)

• Historian (IndustrialSQL Server 9.0 and later)

• Visualization (InTouch Software)

• Development (IDE, SMC)

• Analysis Client (ActiveFactory)

  Note: For detailed information on topology component roles, see "Topology Component Distribution" on page 30.

Integration testing was performed successfully (i.e., the components installed and ran correctly) on both Windows Server 2003 (recommended implementation) and XP Professional operating systems.

Note: Installation and implementation on a single XP Professional node is recommended ONLY for use within a lab or demonstration environment, or within the boundaries of the Application Specification defined in this section. Windows Server 2003 is the standard operating system for use in any production environment.

The following information is derived from the test results and provides detailed information for installation and operation on a single machine.