QUESTION:
What are the differences between theAutomation License Manager
(ALM) and SIMATIC Logon?
ANSWER:
The Automation License Manager is the tool supplied for STEP 7
V5.3 for managing the License Keys in STEP 7. The use of SIMATIC
Logon requires a fee. It provides user administration for both the
SIMATIC Software and the License Keys. The following brief
description of the functions shows the differences between both
programs.
Automation License Manager V1.0
- Transfer of License Keys to the local hard disc.
- Transfer of License Keys via network PC (ALM must be installed
on the server).
Fig. 1: Settings of ALM V1.0
Automation License Manager V1.1
- Transfer of License Keys to the local hard disc.
- Transfer of License Keys to a network PC (ALM must be installed
on the server).
- Use of License Keys on a network PC (ALM must be installed on
the server).
Fig. 1: Settings of ALM V1.1
SIMATIC Logon
SIMATIC Logon is a software-package that assigns authorizations
for SIMATIC applications and facility areas. It includes following
components:
- SIMATIC Logon Service
The basis package with central access protection for SIMATIC
applications and plant areas.
- SIMATIC Logon Service STEP 7.
An option package for embedding SIMATIC Logon Service into the
SIMATIC Manager.
- SIMATIC Logon Admin Tool - permits tasks administration.
An option package that facilitates the assignment of
authorizations (Windows-Groups, function-related rights , ...) for
the tasks of an application (SIMATIC BATCH, WinCC, ...).
The access protection can be started by logging into the
Logon-feature (keyboard), via a chip card-reader or via other
devices.
Note:
Using the option packages requires the
installation of the basic package.
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