Differences between desktop client and web client

The following table shows the functional differences that a user will experience when using the FactoryTalk AssetCentre desktop client and the web client. The Archive is the most affected capability. The differences are a result of the operating system security rules, which require a browser to operate within a "sandbox" to protect the integrity of the system.
Function
FactoryTalk AssetCentre Desktop Client
FactoryTalk AssetCentre Web Client
Archive
The file or binder is stored in the working folder when
Check Out
 or
Get
 is performed.
The file or binder is stored in the browser download folder location when
Check Out
 or
Get
 is performed.
The check-in process removes the file or binder from the working folder on the user’s computer.
Users can drag and drop or browse the file or binder to a dialog to perform
Check In
. The check-in process does not remove the file or binder from the user’s computer.
Assets that support Backup to Config Data
Supported asset types:
  • Custom Device
  • Generic FTP Device
  • Allen-Bradley®
    PowerFlex®
     Drive
  • Siemens®
    S5 Controller
  • Siemens S7 Controller (STEP 7)
Supported the following asset types:
  • Custom Device
  • Generic FTP Device
  • Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Drive
Asset tree
Asset Tree is configurable.
Asset Tree is read-only.
Logs
You can use the
Options: Log Viewer
 dialog to set the number of rows (1 through 5000) to display for each log type.
The Log Viewer retrieves the most current 2500 records from the database.
Schedules
You can set all attributes for a scheduled asset's operation.
  • You can set all attributes for a schedule asset's operation except compare options.
  • You can create a security posture check schedule to periodically monitor security-related configurations of Allen-Bradley Logix 5000 controllers.
Searches
You can set security for a search individually. For example, you can configure who can execute, modify, or delete the search.
Set security for a search individually is not supported.
Sign-in username
If you want to sign in with a domain username, you do not need to add the domain name to the username.
For example: myUserAccount
If you want to sign in with a domain username, you need to add the domain name to the username.
For example: myDdomain\myUserAccount
Lifecycle Information
  • You can only view the devices contained in a RAAI file at a time.
  • You can view the lifecycle information of Rockwell Automation devices that are in the asset tree or a single RAAI file.
  • Export creates a CSV file containing the complete content of the RAAI regardless of any current filtering settings.
  • The system aggregates devices from all RAAI files in the system.
  • You can view the lifecycle information for Rockwell Automation devices as a Dashboard or view detailed information on the
    Report
     tab.
  • You can customize the data grid columns and filter target data on the
    Report
     tab and export your customized data to a CSV file. The information on the dashboard can be exported as a PNG file.
  • You cannot view lifecycle information for devices in the asset tree.
  • You can export product information to register on the Rockwell Automation Product Registration website.
  • You can update device lifecycle information within an OT environment using Airgap Lifecycle Transfer.
Security Compliance
Security Posture Check rules and Security Posture Check schedules are not supported.
You can manage
Security
Posture Check rules
 to configure desired rules and
Schedules
to create security posture check schedules to monitor desired security-related configurations of Allen-Bradley Logix 5000 controllers.
Database Management
You can remove data from the logs and archive by using the log and archive cleanup utilities in
Tools
 menu.
  • You can schedule an automatic log or archive cleanup task to remove data in
    Tools
     >
    Database Management
     >
    Database Maintenance
    .
  • You can shrink a database to recover unused storage space of your database.
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