As the Industry 4.0 movement transforms industrial automation, engineers and system administrators are tasked with managing more devices, across more locations, and under tighter security policies. For those working with TOP Server or KEPServerEX, the need for secure and scalable configuration tools has never been more critical.
The OPC Server Remote Configuration Client enables direct configuration of remote TOP Server or KEPServerEX instances from your local machine, eliminating the need for remote desktop sessions, cloud access, or additional agents. Running entirely within your network, it ensures secure user access through the server’s built-in User Manager and offers an optional SQL audit trail for tracking configuration changes such as user identity and value changes.
In this blog, you’ll see how the OPC Server Remote Configuration Client streamlines server management and enhances efficiency in high-security environments, helping accelerate digital transformation throughout your operations.
Why it matters?
Managing multiple OPC servers across geographically distributed systems or secure environments where physical access is limited can be complex—especially under growing cybersecurity requirements. Traditional remote access methods like full desktop sessions are inefficient and often difficult to secure.
The OPC Server Remote Configuration Client streamlines this process by enabling engineers to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot TOP Server or KEPServerEX instances remotely—without the need for on-site access or full desktop control. This reduces travel, accelerates updates, and minimizes downtime.
Designed for secure local network use, the client supports user authentication and role-based access, along with optional audit logging for full visibility and accountability over configuration changes—no cloud access or third-party agents required.
Quick Tutorial: Getting Started with the OPC Server Remote Configuration Client
In the following short video, you’ll learn how easy it is to use the OPC Server Remote Configuration Client to connect to your remote TOP Server and KEPServerEX instances, make real-time changes, and track everything with full accountability.
In this demonstration video, you’ll see:
- How to connect to your OPC server
- Overview of the interface and key navigation points
- Live edits, and how they sync to your server
- Logging and the optional Audit Trail
- Managing user access control through the server’s User Manager
Let’s get started and explore how the OPC Server Remote Configuration Client can streamline and secure your server management process.
Summary and Next Steps: Set Up the OPC Server Remote Configuration Client
In this video, we demonstrated the key features of the OPC Server Remote Configuration Client. Here's a quick summary of what was covered:
- How to securely connect to your remote TOP Server or KEPServerEX instance
- A walkthrough of the interface, including navigation through channels, devices, and tags
- How configuration changes sync directly with your server
- How to track and log configuration changes for accountability
- Managing user permissions and ensuring secure configuration management.
Whether you're managing multiple servers or working under strict cybersecurity protocols, this client allows you to securely access and configure your OPC servers without the need for full remote desktop sessions or cloud access.
Don't forget to read our Configure TOP Server and KEPServerEX Remotely and Securely blog post to learn more or visit the OPC Server Remote Configuration Client website for full details of the product.
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