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Configuring central logging Logging in the security context only makes sense in a network. When configuring the SysLog, you set to which higher-level server the data is sent and which data it is. For information on basic security logging, refer to the topic Security logging. For further… Read More
Configuring the system time Centralized security logging only makes sense if all devices have a synchronized time. NTP is already supported today. TimeServer provides all devices with the same time base. For each device you have to configure which time server it should use. Use the corresponding… Read More
Activating the App Manager Installing apps can compromise security Before installing an app, you must perform a risk analysis of the app and its impact on the security of the device and the application, taking into account the overall security context. In particular, investigate the following effects… Read More
Activating HMI Activating PLCnext Engineer HMI For information on how to create a PLCnext Engineer HMI application, refer to the topic Creating a PLCnext Engineer HMI application in the PLCnext Info Center. For information on user roles and permissions, refer to the User Authentication WBM topic in the main PLCnext Info Center. Before you can use an… Read More
Activating PROFINET® After you have performed a threat analysis and implemented appropriate protective measures from the security context, you can activate PROFINET®. Log in to the WBM. Return to topicHow do I get to the WBM again? Click here for more information… Establishing a connection to… Read More
Activating OPC UA Server To activate OPC UA Server, proceed as follows: Log in to the WBM. Return to topicHow do I get to the WBM again? Click here for more information… Establishing a connection to the Web-based Management (WBM): Open a web browser… Read More
Activating software updates Central software updates will be possible via the Device and Update Management Service. You must first activate the service on the System Services page in the WBM. Log in to the WBM. Return to topicHow do I get to the WBM again? Click… Read More
Activating OPC UA Client To activate OPC UA Client, proceed as follows: Log in to the WBM. Return to topicHow do I get to the WBM again? Click here for more information… Establishing a connection to the Web-based Management (WBM): Open a web browser on your… Read More
Perform backup and restore To perform a backup and restore in this security context, use the PLCnext Security Backup app. You can get the app via the PLCnext Store. Note: You need admin rights to install and use the app. Backup To perform a backup, proceed… Read More
Checking project data integrity Libraries and projects in PLCnext Engineer are hashed. The hashes assigned with PLCnext Engineer are checked by PLCnext Control. This way you can verify that data is not modified, tampered with, or corrupted. When creating the project in PLCnext Engineer, a manifest file with hashes is generated. Before the project is loaded… Read More
