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Other requirements

Communication

Communication between server and client takes place through the TCP/IP protocol. The TCP/IP protocol must be activated on the corresponding computer.

User rights

Administrative rights (local) are required on the server to install octoplant.

Executing account for the octoplant service

If project data is to be stored on a central data storage, you need a service user account with full access to the data storage and administrative rights (local) on the server.

Email functionality

To enable the server to send notifications by email, an email account must be available on an email server with SMTP support.

Software & drivers

  • Additional software is required for some functions and scenarios. In some cases, this is subject to a charge.
  • Please note that the corresponding hardware drivers must be installed for 64-bit systems.
  • For S5 connection through the H1 protocol, the following applies: the supplied H1 driver can only be used up to and including Windows Server 2008. If necessary, an additional H1 driver must be purchased or an Agent (subject to a charge) must be used on a separate computer.

Minimum security requirements

  • The octoplant server should be located within a network secured by a state-of-the-art network. This includes firewalls as well as IDS and IPS systems. We recommend making the firewall rules as strict as possible and therefore provide a detailed list of the ports used.
  • Due to the constantly changing threat situation in IT, the use of anti-malware products is essential. We also recommend installing them on the server, whereby appropriate exception rules must be made for the octoplant service so that the normal process is not affected.