Workgroup example
In the workgroup, the majority of settings have to be made on the local computer. If a PCS 7 
plant is running with fixed settings, however, and few changes are expected, these settings 
only need to be made once. In this case, additional time for creating a domain and providing 
extra training for the operating personnel is not required.
Note
You can find additional information in the following manuals:
● PCS 7 Security Concept, Recommendations and Notes (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/22229786)
● SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7 Security concept PCS 7 & WinCC (Basic) (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/60119725)
● SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7 Support and Remote Dialup (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/38621092)
● SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7 Patch management and security updates (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/38621083)
● SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7  Managing virus scanners (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/38625951)
Integration in a domain
All PCs in the PCS 7 product bundles are configured for a Windows workgroup. If you include 
preconfigured PC systems in a Windows domain, you must reactivate the security settings 
using the SIMATIC "Security Controller" software.
Preparation and administration
4.2 Preparatory planning
Compendium Part A - Configuration Guidelines (V8.2)
22 Configuration Manual, 08/2016, A5E38166869-AA