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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.
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.
Docker Containers
Accessibility of Licenses - An Overview
WinCC OA Bare Metal

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Deployment
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.
  - Operating Conditions
    Highly recommended settings and requirements for operating WinCC OA.
  - Hardware requirements
    Various hardware configurations for WinCC OA - client, server, large-scale systems, remote workstations and minimum - hardware requirements
  - Software requirements
    General Software Requirements for WinCC OA.
  - SEH Dongle
  - 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.
    - Docker Containers
- 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.
- Installation
  How to properly install WinCC OA.
- 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.
- 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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Business Logic / Control
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Southbound Interfaces
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Addons
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Reference Tables
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WinCC OA Bare Metal

Setup

Install WinCC OA packages for a supported OS Version
WinCC OA requires libraries from CodeMeter (supplied with the installation) for the connection to CodeMeter Runtime
CodeMeter Runtime is automatically installed as an operating system service
CodeMeter Runtime takes care of dongles or CmAct licences
CodeMeter Runtime can connect to another CodeMeter Runtime via the network, which exchanges dongle (hardware container) or CmAct licence (software container) information (licence server) using the server search list
The optional CodeMeter Webadmin enables convenient web-based configuration.
All configuration settings are saved in the Server.ini file or in the corresponding Windows registry keys.
Required Ports:
- License Server: Handshake (TCP 22350),
- License Information (UDP 22350 on server and UDP 22350 on client)
- Webadmin: http (22352), https (22353). Https requires certificate

Pros and Cons

Pros:

Unrestricted access to host hardware for maximum performance
No side effects due to a complex IT architecture
Use of the licence server enables convenient licence management for the development environment (not recommended for the production environment)
Rock-solid and stable

Cons:

Central management of WinCC OA data and licenses needs custom design of workflow.