ctrlX OS in a virtual machine: greater flexibility with full power
It doesn't get much more convenient than this: Users can now host ctrlX OS as a virtual machine on their own server infrastructure. This gives them the flexibility to run their applications where it makes the most sense – in a control system for demanding real-time requirements and on an edge device or server for non-real-time critical requirements. Interfaces, data models and apps remain identical to the physical version. Companies therefore benefit from the full range of services offered by the operating system and its ecosystem – with even greater flexibility and efficiency in operation.
The bridge between OT and IT – seamless continuity with virtual ctrlX OS
ctrlX OS breaks down the last silos between machine control and IT. The integration of the control system (operational technology, OT) with central information technology (IT) is a key challenge for the fully networked factory. Different systems also cause a considerable overhead in data integration, scaling and maintenance. This complexity stands in the way of innovation and slows down smart factory connectivity.
The Linux-based real-time operating system ctrlX OS runs identically on controllers in the field, as well as virtualized on edge devices and central servers. This results in a scalable solution across all levels, offering the freedom to run applications exactly where they provide the greatest benefit.
The benefits at a glance:
- Flexible deployment with full range of features: Run exactly the same applications flexibly on a physical controller or a virtualized server instance. Develop once, deploy anywhere.
- Optimized data integration: Simply create a seamless data pipeline from the sensor to the cloud. High-speed process data is collected on the machine and aggregated in-house on a central server for analysis and access.
- Use of existing IT infrastructure: Conveniently host ctrlX OS on your own standard servers running popular hypervisors (e.g. VMware ESXi). This optimizes resource utilization, reduces hardware costs, and enables established IT security and backup protocols.
- Scalability and flexibility: Effortlessly scale application performance using software adjustments instead of new hardware installations. Move applications to a more powerful host with just a few clicks.
Flexible, secure, scalable. Simply virtual.
ctrlX OS is a real-time capable, hardware-independent operating system that, thanks to its virtual variant, offers not only maximum scalability but also fast and uncomplicated deployment, even on existing hardware. Virtualization is predestined for non-real-time critical and data-centric applications. Automation functions can be operated and scaled easily and securely with ctrlX OS as a virtual machine. While the virtualization of ctrlX OS can optimize many processes, its potential is further maximized when it interacts with ctrlX OS-based devices in the field. This enables perfect data consistency and transforms the entire lifecycle.
Want to achieve a connected, software-driven factory faster? Then try the virtual version of ctrlX OS now!
