Specifications

Industrial PC

Expansion components

SIMATIC PC Image Creator

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Siemens ST PC · November 2008

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Overview

SIMATIC PC Image Creator is the software tool for quick and

easy back-up and restoring of the content of hard disks (images

of individual partitions or complete hard disks). This software

can be ordered via the SIMATIC PC configurator or as an indivi-

dual product via order number.

The product is designed for extremely easy handling:

• Executable on all SIMATIC PCs

• Operating system-dependent application by starting from

own execution environment

• Direct starting by booting the CD, no installation required.

• Menu-driven creation of a bootable USB FlashDrive as an al-

ternative start medium

• Menu-driven expansion of a USB FlashDrive with Partition

Creator (and BIOS manager, if applicable) to "Tools Stick" with

Image & Partition Creator (& BIOS manager)

• "1ClickImage" for routine backups, also time-controlled

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Benefits

Data security at low cost

Hard disk contents can be saved quickly accurate to a bit and

securely.

Reduced costs thanks to reduced downtimes

A significantly shorter time is required to restore a hard disk in-

stallation than is required for a new installation.

• After a hard disk is replaced, SIMATIC PCs are ready for oper-

ation again in just a few minutes.

• Software failures due to application errors, operator errors or

computer viruses can be rectified in a matter of minutes.

• The most recently backed up hard disk contents are restored

quickly, reliably and accurate to a single bit.

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Application

SIMATIC PC Image Creator is used for preventive data backup

of hard disk contents.