Test Environment

A simple Plant Applications installation employs a single computer for testing. In most cases, this environment is not suitable for production, because the architecture does not scale well. However, it may be satisfactory for very low-frequency and low-transaction environments.

Test Environment Checklist

Your environment should include the following installed or upgraded software:

  • Supported version of Microsoft Windows Server.
  • Latest service pack update (Windows update).
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 for Plant Applications 8.1.
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 for Workflow 2.6 SP1.
  • SQL Server 2012 Native Client 11.4.7001.0.
  • IIS 8.0 or higher with ASP.NET and FTP for Plant Applications Web Reports. Configure the HTTPS binding if required. If necessary, uninstall WebDAV Publishing.
  • Supported browser. Plant Applications legacy reports and web parts are not supported in Chrome.
  • Microsoft Office with Excel for SQL Server and Web Engines.
  • SQL Server and latest service pack.
  • Hardware key and software licenses.
  • Proficy Application Server and Web Server, which installs Workflow.
  • Plant Applications Server software.
  • Plant Applications Report (Web) Server software for Web Server reports.
  • SSL Security Certificates.
  • Plant Applications client applications.
  • Historian or another historian, and all service packs.
Note: Plant Applications can use the Remote Data Service (RDS) SQL instance hosted in AWS.