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8.2.2 Requirements for DNC Plant
Table 8-4: Software requirements for DNC Plant computers
Remark
Operating system
For each networked PC / SINUMERIK
MSDE required
Network protocol optional in network
(provided with Windows)
When suitable modules are used
MCIS database
* If SQL server is already installed on the system, this is used for managing data
and an MSDE does not need to be installed.
** Data can also be managed on Oracle 9i (V9.2) instead of MSDE/SQL Server.
This is not installed as standard. See: readme.pdf
Requirements for the station PCs and HMI computers
Table 8-5: Software requirements for the station PCs and HMI computers
Remark
Operating system
Additional license for server operating system
MSDE required
Network protocol optional in network
(provided with Windows)
When suitable modules are used
* If SQL server is already installed on the system, this is used for managing data
and an MSDE does not need to be installed.
** For Windows Vista, see readme.pdf
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Motion Control Information System DNC (FBDN) - 04/10 Edition
DNC Plant/DNC Cell (FBDN1)
Software component
Windows 2003 Server
Client access license
Internet Explorer
TCP/IP
Driver software for multiple series interfaces
MSDE (license-free SQL Server) – available in
DNC Plant
SQL Server *
Oracle **
Software component
Windows 2003
Windows XP Professional
Windows Vista Ultimate **
Client access license
Internet Explorer
TCP/IP
Driver software for multiple series interfaces
(not required for HMI computers)
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