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Deployment of FactoryLogix User Portal applications is typically done one of two ways:
Direct installation on a user’s PC which can be done through a full installer or self-service via Microsoft’s ClickOnce technology. ClickOnce allows end users to deploy the applications from a hyperlink without the need for administrative privileges on their PC.
Deployment on one or more Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Servers which then service end-users via a variety of thin client devices via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) including Chromebooks, Android tablets, iPads, and Windows devices. Android, Chromebook, Windows, and Apple iOS support RemoteApp technology, which allows FactoryLogix user portals to be run individually on these devices from a Windows RDS Server.
Note
Choose endpoint devices carefully to match the ergonomic needs of the particular work area.
The following tables describe the requirements and considerations for both deployment scenarios.
Remote Desktop Services Server for FactoryLogix production portals
RDS Server requirements
Item | Description |
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CPU type | Intel® Xeon™ E- Family (E3/E5/E7) or newer or AMD equivalent. Intel Core i7, i9 if appropriate for number of cores. |
CPU cores | 1 CPU core (2 hyper-threaded processors) per 5-7 users. For example, to support 50 users, about 8-10 cores would be required. |
System memory | 4 GB Base for Operating System + 500MB/user. For example, to support 50 users, 29GB of RAM would be required. |
Networking | 1,000 Mbps or better Ethernet |
System partition | 100 GB System partition (RAID 1 or similar for fault tolerance) |
Operating system | One of the following:
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Prerequisites | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher |
RDS thin client requirements
Item | Description |
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RDP protocol | RDP Version 8.0 minimum RDP Version 10.0 recommended for smooth video/animation |
Networking | Reliable networking with minimum 20 Mbps bandwidth and < 100ms latency to FactoryLogix Application Server 100/1000 Ethernet or better WIFI 802.11 g / n / ac or better |
Operating system | Any OS Supporting the RDP 8.0 or higher protocol. Apple iPad/IOS devices require Microsoft Remote Desktop app from Apple Store (free) Android/Chromebook devices require Microsoft Remote Desktop app from Google Play Store (free) |
Peripherals | USB or Bluetooth support for keyboard, mouse, and barcode scanner as may be required at a particular factory floor station |
Direct installation of FactoryLogix User Portal applications
The following table describes system requirements broken down into two categories:
Engineering workstations (NPI/DME and Analytics clients)
Factory floor workstations (Production and Logistics clients)
While Aegis always suggests using the recommended requirements, there are also minimum requirements for those expecting minimal use for less intensive CAD/Visual Aids.
Engineering workstations (NPI/DME and Analytics)
Item | Minimum | Recommended |
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CPU |
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System memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
Disk | 8 GB free disk space available | 20 GB free disk space available |
Networking |
Important WIFI connectivity is not supported for NPI and Analytics client workstations. | |
Graphics | Graphics controller supporting DirectX 10 or greater | Graphics controller with 1GB and supporting DirectX 10 or greater |
Display resolution | 4:3 Ratio: 1400 x 1050 16:9 Ratio: 1600 x 900 16:10 Ratio: 1440 x 900 | 4:3 Ratio: 1920 x 1440 16:9 Ratio: 1920 x 1080 16:10 Ratio: 1920 x 1200 |
Operating system | Windows 10 1703 or higher, Windows 11 21H2 or higher | |
Prerequisites | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher |
Factory floor workstations (Production and Logistics)
Item | Minimum | Recommended |
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CPU |
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System memory | 3 GB RAM (2GB for OS, 1GB for FactoryLogix) | 8 GB RAM |
Disk | 8 GB free disk space available | |
Networking |
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Graphics | Graphics controller supporting DirectX 10 or greater | Graphics controller with 1GB and supporting DirectX 10 or greater |
Display resolution | 4:3 Ratio: 1400 x 1050 16:9 Ratio: 1600 x 900 16:10 Ratio: 1440 x 900 | 4:3 Ratio: 1920 x 1440 16:9 Ratio: 1920 x 1080 16:10 Ratio: 1920 x 1200 |
Operating system | Windows 10 22H2 or higher, Windows 11 22H2 or higher | |
Prerequisites | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later | |
Peripherals |
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About ClickOnce deployment technology
FactoryLogix ClickOnce is a deployment technology that enables Aegis applications to be installed and run with minimal user interaction. ClickOnce deployment overcomes three major issues in deployment:
Difficulties in updating applications
With a traditional Installer deployment, whenever an application is updated, the user must reinstall the whole application. With FactoryLogix ClickOnce deployment, updates are provided automatically. Only those parts of the application that have changed are downloaded.Impact to the user's computer
With a traditional Installer deployment, applications often rely on shared components with the potential for versioning conflicts. With FactoryLogix ClickOnce deployment, each application is self-contained and cannot interfere with other applications.Security permissions
Windows Installer deployment requires administrative permissions and allows only limited user installation. FactoryLogix ClickOnce deployment allows non-administrative users to install an application and grants only the permissions necessary for the application to run.