KEPServerEX® V6 Install Guide Last updated November 2021

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This document is a guide for installing and licensing KEPServerEX V6. There are three different installation scenarios based on the machine history. 1. Installing KEPServerEX V6 on a Clean Machine This scenario is applicable for users who do not have KEPServerEX V5 installed and want to install KEPServerEX V6. Launch the KEPServerEX install wizard. Select the preferred language. Please refer to the Kepware Knowledge Base for a list of localized drivers. Read the license agreement and accept the terms to continue. In Destination Folder, accept or change the installation directory. By default,...

2. Upgrading from Version 5 to Version 6 This scenario is applicable for users running an unlicensed version of KEPServerEX V5 and want to upgrade to KEPServerEX V6. Launch the KEPServerEX install wizard. Select the preferred language. Please refer to the Kepware Knowledge Base for a list of localized drivers. Read the license agreement and accept the terms to continue. The Install wizard can detect when a previous version of the server is installed. If you continue with the installation, the legacy server will be removed, and all clients automatically directed to the new server. If you choose...

3. Installing Version 6 on a Machine with Licenses This scenario is applicable to users that have previously installed and licensed KEPServerEX Version 5 and may or may not have an active Support & Maintenance Agreement. Launch the KEPServerEX V6 install wizard. Select the preferred language. Please refer to the Kepware Knowledge Base for a list of localized drivers. Read the License Warning. If you have a valid KEPServerEX Version 5 license, but do not have an active Support & Maintenance Agreement, contact Kepware’s Support Sales team to renew your subscription before continuing with the installation....

11 Specify whether or not to enable dynamic tag addressing and whether to allow anonymous login for UA client sessions. These settings may be changed later, but have security implications, so use caution. Set a unique strong password for the Administrator account (strongly suggested) or choose to skip setting a password at this time. The Administrator user account password cannot be reset, but additional users can be added to the Administrator user group. Best practices suggest each user with administrative access be assigned unique accounts and passwords to ensure audit integrity and continual...

3 Through the Administration Menu • Right-click the KEPServerEX icon located in the System Tray and select Help. In the left-hand pane, locate and double-click License Utility. To access additional licensing resources, visit https://www.kepware.com/support/licensing/. 6. Changing the Language You can change the language in KEPServerEX at any time following the install: 1 Right-click the KEPServerEX icon located in the System Tray and select Settings. 2 Access the Administration tab and select a language from the Product language selection drop-down menu. Note: User-defined channel, device, and...