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2017-11-30

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1.6 Types of Stations in the Management Platform

The Desigo CC software has a client-server architecture, in which a server

component handles all interactions with the field networks and devices installed on

the site, while one or more clients provide the user-facing application that operators

interact with.

The computers running the various components of the Desigo CC management-

system software are referred to as stations.

Server (required)

The computer that runs the server component of Desigo CC. It hosts all the data of

the installation (the project databases) and connects to the field networks and

subsystems of the building-control site. Also referred to as the Main Server.

● The Desigo CC client application is also installed on the Server station, so that

this computer can function as an all-in-one management station.

● There can only be one Server station.

● The Server station can optionally host an IIS web server.

Client (optional)

An additional, separate computer on which the Desigo CC client application is

installed. Also referred to as an Installed Client.

● There can be multiple Client stations, allowing multiple operators to manage

and supervise the same site.

FEP (optional)

Front-end processor. An additional, separate computer that is used for load-

balancing the network-based processing for a system.

● There can be multiple FEP stations.

● The Desigo CC client application is also installed on the FEP station.

Web Server (optional)

A separate computer hosting an IIS web server component, which enables the

functioning of Web Clients and Windows App Clients. This station can be

dedicated to that purpose, or it can be optionally configured to also operate as a

FEP or Client station.

NOTE:

The IIS web server can also be hosted on the Server station, in which case this

separate Web Server station is not needed.

Web Client

A computer that is used to access Desigo CC as a browser-based web application,

typically over an intranet. It allows access to local resources only. No software is

actually installed on the computer. The first time the user accesses the Web Client,

they are required to install the web application certificate.

Web Clients can be anonymous, or identified with a host certificate.