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WinCC Server
You can operate a WinCC server in Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2 or
Windows Server 2016.
Operating system
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016
1)
1) Not approved for integrated operation in SIMATIC Manager. If you are using STEP 7 and SIMATIC Manager, use Windows
Server 2008 R2 SP1.
Note
WinCC is not suitable for use on a Microsoft terminal server. You can use the Microsoft terminal
server only in connection with the WinCC Web client. Note the installation instructions of the
WinCC/WebNavigator.
WinCC server with up to three WinCC clients
It is also possible to operate a WinCC Runtime server on the following operating systems if
you are not running more than three clients:
● Windows 7
● Windows 8.1
● Windows 10
WinCC ServiceMode is not released for this configuration.
Virus scanner
You can find information on the use of virus scanners as well as approved virus scanner
versions in the WinCC Release Notes under "Notes on operation (Page 54)".
Windows computer name
Do not change the computer name
Do not change the Windows computer name after installing WinCC installation.
Illegal characters
The following characters are not permitted in the computer name:
● . , ; : ! ? " ' ^ ´ ` ~ _
● + = / \ ¦ @ * # $ % & § °
● ( ) [ ] { } < >
● Space character
WinCC: General information and installation
System Manual, 02/2017, A5E40840020-AA
Configuration
Standard Service Pack 1
Enterprise Service Pack 1
Standard
1)
Datacenter
Standard
Datacenter
WinCC Installation Notes
1.6 Installation Requirements
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64-bit
64-bit
64-bit
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