Siemens | Virtual Client

Siemens Virtual Client (SVC) is a desktop virtualization and remote application delivery solution from Siemens designed to provide secure, centrally managed access to Windows applications and desktops for industrial, engineering, and enterprise users. It integrates with Siemens automation and engineering tools to let users run resource-heavy software (e.g., PLM/CAD, SCADA, PLC programming environments) from thin clients, workstations, or remote locations without installing full applications locally.

The Definitive Guide to Siemens Virtual Client Architectures

The Siemens Virtual Client solution is built on a robust architecture that leverages the latest virtualization technologies, including VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft Hyper-V. The SVC platform consists of several key components, including: siemens virtual client

is a hardware-independent virtual controller deployed via Industrial Edge. It offers the same familiar processes and tools as physical PLCs but with the flexibility of virtualization. 2. SIMATIC PCS 7 Virtualization

High-density production environments where a single PC failure can stop an entire multi-million dollar line. Siemens Virtual Client (SVC) is a desktop virtualization

Traditionally, an engineer needed a physical, high-powered PC running Windows, loaded with TIA Portal, WinCC, and Step 7. That PC was tied to a specific desk, a specific license, and a specific machine on the plant floor.

This is a ruggedized, fanless thin client device (often from the SIMATIC IPC series or certified third-party thin clients) pre-loaded with the SVC firmware. It boots directly into a connection manager, allowing the user to select a virtual desktop. The SVC platform consists of several key components,

When implementing a virtual environment, several technical and operational factors must be considered:

Physical PCs in industrial environments have a short lifespan due to dust, heat, and vibrations. Thin clients have no moving parts (like fans or hard drives), meaning they last significantly longer and consume up to 80% less power than standard industrial PCs. 2. Rapid Lifecycle Management and Zero Downtime