Connect to Asset Framework and Data Archive

Historian WebTrend is an application designed for plotting and analyzing data. To do so, it must be connected to one or more data sources, such as Asset Framework or Data Archive.
TIP: To ensure domain users can connect successfully, verify that the Historian WebTrend, Asset Framework, Data Archive, and Domain Controller computers are synchronized to the same clock time.
To connect to Asset Framework and Data Archive
  1. On the computer with Historian WebTrend installed, go to
    C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\FactoryTalk Historian\Historian WebTrend Data Provider
    , and then open
    RA.FTHistorianSE.WebTrend.HistorianProviderHost.exe.config
    .
  2. Under
    <appSettings>
    , update the three fields from the default
    localhost
     to the respective computer names:
    • First filed
      : Update to the name of the computer with Asset Framework installed.
    • Second field
      : Update to the name of the computer with Data Archive installed.
    • Third field
      : Update to the name of the computer with Data Archive installed. Be aware that Asset Framework is bound to Data Archive. If Asset Framework is bound to multiple Data Archives, enter the names of all computers with these Data Archives installed. For example, if Asset Framework is bound to Data Archive 1 on computer 1, Data Archive 2 on computer 2, and Data Archive 3 on computer 3, then this field should be:
      <add key="DAsThatAFIsBoundTo" value="computer 1, computer 2, computer 3"/>
    In addition to using the computer name (recommended) and localhost (default), you can also use the IP address. However, when using the IP address, you must properly configure the Domain Name System (DNS) and relevant network settings.
  3. Restart the Historian WebTrend server.
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