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Topics you need to know before using WinCC OA.
- Hardware and software requirements for WinCC OA
  This section contains the current hardware and software requirements for various WinCC OA application scenarios. Recommendations are given for practical deployment of WinCC OA depending on the specific application and scale of the project.
- WinCC OA Licensing
  Overview of the licensing model used by WinCC OA
- WinCC OA License Portal
  The SIMATIC WinCC Open Architecture License Portal streamlines license management with a modern, user-friendly interface and advanced features, launching in October 2025. This documentation offers comprehensive guidance, support resources, and step-by-step instructions to help users and administrators efficiently manage licenses and access essential materials.
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- Docker Support
  An introduction on how to use WinCC OA within a Docker container, what specifics must be considered and where to find further information on the topic.
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- Virtual Environment Support
  WinCC OA is used in very diverse computing environments, some of which are easier managed with the use of a enterprise virtualization software. Due to the good encapsulation and platform independence of WinCC OA, the use on a wide range of current versions of the most common virtualization products is possible. Our extensive, automated tests are provided via Proxmox and VMware(vSphere).
- WinCC OA Product Packaging
  Explains the file structure presented in the configuration bundles as well as some use cases with detailed descriptions
- WinCC OA for Industrial Edge
  With WinCC OA offered as an app for Industrial Edge, WinCC OA brings advanced data processing and integration capabilities directly to edge devices. This enables manufacturers to optimize industrial workflows and improve operational efficiency.
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Accessibility of Licenses - An Overview

Note:

These licence configurations are available and can be used. You can use all of these Licensing configurations, but note that you can only use one option at a time. See the chapter Docker Support for an example of the licensing option WinCC OA and CodeMeter Runtime in Docker Container.

Bare Metal Architecture

WinCC OA talks to the locally installed CodeMeter Runtime on a native PC. CodeMeter Runtime provides licenses. CmAct License or Dongle can be connected locally or via a license server. See WinCC OA Bare Metal

Figure 1. Bare Metal

WinCC OA in a Docker Container

Run WinCC OA in a Docker container. CodeMeter Runtime is installed natively and provides a licence. Licences are stored outside the Docker container. Connection to the inside of the container via licence server. See WinCC OA in a Docker Container.

Figure 2. WinCC OA in a Docker Container

WinCC OA and CodeMeter Runtime in Docker Container

WinCC OA and CodeMeter are executed in dedicated Docker Containers. The CodeMeter Runtime installed in WinCC OA Containers is not executed. Licenses are stored in the context of the CodeMeter Container. The CodeMeter container can be accessed from the WinCC OA container via sockets. See WinCC OA and CodeMeter Runtime in Docker Container.

Figure 3. WinCC OA and CodeMeter Runtime in Docker Container

WinCC OA and CodeMeter Runtime in Docker Container with license server

WinCC OA and CodeMeter are hosted in their dedicated containers. WinCC OA container executes additionally a CodeMeter Runtime. Licensing in WinCC OA is carried out via the license server feature. See Docker Container with License server.

Figure 4. WinCC OA and CodeMeter Runtime in Docker Container with license server