Installation guide

Installation Guide AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager
NOVEMBER 2013
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AMS Device Manager Web Services
AMS Device Manager Web Services provide the ability to import AMS Device Manager
data, in XML format, into business applications such as Microsoft Excel. In addition,
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) systems can use AMS Device Manager Web Services to retrieve data
from AMS Device Manager. AMS Device Manager Web Services can only be installed
on a Server Plus Station. For more information, refer to AMS Device Manager Books
Online.
Installing AMS Device Manager Web Services on a
station
To install AMS Device Manager Web Services (installation is only supported on a
Server Plus Station):
1. Ensure that appropriate Windows Firewall security settings have been made
according to
“Changing Windows Firewall settings” on page 111.
2. Exit/close all Windows programs, including any running in the background
(including antivirus software).
3. Insert the AMS Device Manager program DVD in the DVD drive of the PC.
4. Browse to D:\AMSWEBSERVICES.
(where D is the DVD drive letter)
5. Double-click SETUP.EXE.
6. Follow the prompts.
Note
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and AMS Device Manager 12.5 must be
installed on your system before you can install AMS Device Manager Web Services. Some
control systems do not allow IIS to be installed on the same PC. Check your control system
documentation to determine IIS compatibility.
Note
If you want to install AMS Device Manager Web Services on a DeltaV station, it must be a
DeltaV Application or ProfessionalPLUS station.
Note
Local administrator permission is required for installation of AMS Device Manager Web
Services.