Overview and mitigation of Windows DCOM security changes for OPC Classic (DA)

7 April 2024

A summary of the changes and testing procedures required to ascertain whether OPC DA Client and Server applications will be compatible with the pending DCOM changes.

Topics covered in this guide:

  • DCOM authentication levels
  • Affected operating systems
  • Testing
Categories: Technical Guides
<a href="https://blog.idx.co.za/author/alex/" target="_self">Alex Thalmann</a>

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Alex has close to twenty-five years of experience in the industrial automation and communication industry, where he has gained extensive knowledge and expertise. In his free time, he enjoys staying active through running and finds relaxation in gardening.

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