Add a computer

To allow a computer to access the
FactoryTalk
 system, add a computer to a
FactoryTalk
 network directory. After adding the computer account, specify security settings for the computer that allow or deny access to parts of the
FactoryTalk
 system or add the computer to a group account, and then specify security settings for the group.
IMPORTANT:
Even if the security policy
Require computer accounts for all client machines
 is disabled, you must still create computer accounts for any computers hosting servers — for example, Terminal Servers,
Rockwell Automation
 Device Servers (
FactoryTalk Linx
),
OPC
 data servers, Tag Alarm and Event Servers, or HMI servers.
Prerequisites
Adding computer accounts requires these permissions:
  • Common > Create Children
  • Common > List Children
  • Common > Read
To add a computer account
  1. In
    FactoryTalk Administration Console
    Explorer
    , expand
    System
     >
    Computers and Groups
    , right-click
    Computers
    , and then select
    New Computer
    .
  2. In
    New Computer,
     in
    Computer name
    , type the name of the computer, or select
    Browse (...)
     and then choose a computer name.
  3. (optional) In
    Description
    , type descriptive information about the computer (Example, Operator workstation for South Building production line 1, for maintenance contact
    maintenance@yourcompany.com
    ).
  4. Select
    OK
    .
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