PS Asset Integrity Manager™ (PS AIM) - Siemens

Due to differences in the way the program is
structured, some items can not be transferred to
PS AIM automatically. This includes: initial setup of
program security, default analytical settings, and
custom reports.
What version of UltraPIPE is recommended to
migrate to PS AIM?
Siemens recommends migrating UltraPIPE databases
that are version 10.5 or newer.
If you are using an older version of UltraPIPE, (e.g.
10.280), Siemens Software Support can help you
update your databases to the latest version of
UltraPIPE at no cost to you.
Is PVCalc included in PS AIM 1.0?
PVCalc is slated to be included in a later release of PS
AIM, tentatively scheduled for 2014.
What is the technology platform for PS AIM?
PS AIM is an enterprise software built on the Microsoft
.NET platform. It can be installed and run on a
single computer or hosted on a central server and
simultaneously provide services to a large number
of users at multiple sites connected by a computer
network. Databases will be Microsoft SQL server
format.
Does PS AIM need to be installed with SQL
server? What if I don’t own a SQL server license?
PS AIM is designed to work with a SQL server.
If you do not own or want to purchase a SQL server
license, MS SQL Server Express is a free download
from the Microsoft website. However, if the expected
size of your database will exceed 4GB, MS SQL Server
Standard or Enterprise should be installed.
How often will PS AIM by updated? What is the
future roadmap after it is released?
Major PS AIM updates are anticipated every 2 years.
Updates include PVCalc functionality and third-party
program interfaces.
**Service pack updates will be released as needed.
What are the PS AIM installation options?
■ Installed locally on a single computer for 1 user
running SQL Server Express. However, if the database
size is expected to exceed 4GB, we highly recommend
using the SQL Server Standard Edition.
■ Installed on a network for multiple sites & users
with SQL Server Enterprise Edition. Each user can
have the PS AIM application installed locally on
their computer and can actively connect to the SQL
Server Database on the network. This will allow their
computer to run calculations locally and not slow
down network performance.
What are the technical details of PS AIM?
1. Smart Client application designed as n-tier
architecture:
■ First tier - Data Access Layer is for interacting with
the SQL Server database
■ Second tier - Business Logic Layer is for the business
functionality that needs to be performed on the data
■ Third tier - Presentation Layer is for the user
interaction of the data
2. Master database is hosted at the client location and
performance of database server is maintained by the
client database Administrator
3. User actively connects to the SQL Server Database
4. Supports both Windows and Forms login
authentication
■ Windows authentication - system checks the user’s
Windows login credentials
■ Forms authentication - system prompts user to
enter the user’s application-based login credential
■ No user authentication performed when working
offline
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