You will likely have multiple iFIX users to manage when running iFIX with Microsoft Terminal Server. You could also have multiple iFIX users, when you have different user types using a single node, for instance.
When working with multiple iFIX users, you should first plan the types of users your iFIX application includes, as well as the iFIX folders that these users might share. You then define a project for each user type. In some cases, such as with developers, each user of a given type may require his own project.
Examples of user types include: Operators, Supervisors, and Developers. Other user types could include other logical groupings such as: Line1, View, or SCADA users.
When you create the project, you organize the iFIX project folders, specifying which folders you want to share, if any, among users of different types. Once all the projects are created, you can generate a baseline snapshot of the folders and files, for maintaining these projects in the future.
To assist with managing multiple users, use the following iFIX applications:
- System Configuration Utility (SCU)
- Startup Profile Manager
- Application Validator
The steps described in the following figure explain the best practices for configuring iFIX to be used with multiple users. Click a block in the diagram to jump to that section.
Overview How to Configure iFIX for Multiple Users
