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
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:
Microsoft Windows Server x64 2016 or later with RDS role installed, and RDS Client Licenses per user/device as required.
3rd Party desktop virtualization and application delivery products, such as Citrix. Some virtual desktop platforms may require more memory if OS memory is not shared by multiple users.
Prerequisites
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher
RDS thin client requirements
Item
Description
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
CPU
Intel® Core 6th Gen (i3/i5/i7/i9 series) with minimum of 2 cores and a minimum clock speed of 2 GHz
AMD Ryzen/Athlon/A-Series/FX Series with minimum of 2 cores and a minimum clock speed of 2 GHz
Intel® Core 6th Gen (i5/i7/i9 series) with minimum of 2 cores and a minimum clock speed of 2 GHz
AMD Ryzen/A-Series/FX Series with minimum of 2 cores and a minimum clock speed of 2 GHz
System memory
4 GB RAM
8 GB RAM
Disk
8 GB free disk space available
20 GB free disk space available
Networking
Reliable networking with minimum 100 Mbps bandwidth and < 100ms latency to FactoryLogix Application Server
100/1000 Ethernet or better
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
CPU
Intel® Core 6th Gen (i3/i5/i7/i9 series) with minimum of 1 core
Intel® Celeron Allendale/Merom or newer with minimum 1 core
AMD Ryzen/Athlon/A-Series/FX Series with minimum of 1 core
Intel® Core 6th Gen (i5/i7/i9 series) with minimum of 2 cores
AMD Ryzen/A-Series/FX Series with minimum of 2 cores
System memory
3 GB RAM (2GB for OS, 1GB for FactoryLogix)
8 GB RAM
Disk
8 GB free disk space available
Networking
Reliable networking with minimum 40 Mbps bandwidth and < 100ms latency to FactoryLogix Application Server
100/1000 Ethernet or better
WIFI 802.11 g / n / ac or better
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
Keyboard and mouse/trackpad
USB or Bluetooth Barcode scanner (if applicable at station)
