Platform Administration on a workstation

Platform Administration for a Windows-based platform is different from the same for a controller.

Figure 1. Platform Administration for Windows-based platform


  • No User Accounts button is available, as platform authentication is handled differently, with credentials managed only in Windows.

  • No SFTP/SSH button is available (equivalent configuration can be done using Windows, if needed). More typically, the “Remote Desktop Connection” feature of Windows is used.

  • The Change Date/Time button is dimmed (unavailable). To change the date and time in a PC, use Windows.

  • The Configure Runtime Profiles button is dimmed (unavailable). Windows hosts are invariably enabled for all runtime profiles.

  • The Commissioning button is dimmed. The Commissioning Wizard is intended only for initial Niagara installation and startup in a remote controller, or when upgrading a controller.

  • The Reboot button is dimmed. This is intended only for remote platforms. Any Windows host must be rebooted using Windows.

  • Various data in summary information (repeated in View Details) differ greatly from QNX hosts.