Simcenter X Simcenter X Administrator Onboarding: Managing Cloud-Based Simulations with Siemens Xcelerator Admin Console

2024-08-15T13:43:54.000-0400
Simcenter X

Summary

This guide outlines the Simcenter X administrator onboarding process using the Siemens Xcelerator Admin Console. It covers console overview, onboarding steps, deployment strategies, user management, and credit administration. Essential reading for CFD and IT professionals setting up cloud-based simulation environments with Simcenter X.


Details

0. Xcelerator Admin Console Overview

Simcenter X provides a turnkey solution for cloud-based Simcenter simulations, managed through the Siemens Xcelerator Admin Console. This centralized platform allows customer administrators to oversee subscriptions to Siemens Digital Industries Software cloud products.

Key features:

  • User allocation to specific products
  • Consolidated view of purchased products and licenses
  • Credit management system

The console supports three roles:

  • Admins: Manage all subscriptions and users
  • Application Owners: Manage specific applications (delegated by Admins)
  • Members: End-users of the applications

1. Administrator Onboarding Steps

The onboarding process consists of four main steps:

  • (1) Email Notification: After accepting the Simcenter X quote and agreement, administrators receive a confirmation email with an admin console link.
  • (2) Account Configuration:
    • Log in to https://admin.sw.siemens.com
    • Select the required Enterprise Cloud Account (ECA)
    • Accept Communication Preference & Legal Notice
    • Optionally update Account Name and Description
  • (3) Product Configuration:
    • Access Simcenter X from the Products page
    • Click "Configure product" to deploy in a specific region
    • Assign region (first user only)
    • Assign the first user as "Application Owner"
  • (4) User and Credit Management:
    • Add new admins if required
    • Add users (members) to the system
    • Manage credit allocation and usage

Figure 1: Product configuration interface in Xcelerator Admin Console

2. Deployment Region Strategy

When selecting a deployment region, consider:

  1. Compliance: Prioritize regions that comply with local data governance regulations.
  2. Latency: Choose a region close to your user base to minimize network latency.
  3. Collaboration: For dispersed teams, select a central location.

Available regions:

  • Northern Virginia, United States
  • Stockholm, Sweden
  • Tokyo, Japan

Note: For the Europe option, the Admin Console is in Frankfurt, but Simcenter X data resides in Stockholm.

3. User Management

Adding Users:

  • Access user management in the Admin Console
  • Add users with their First Name, Last Name, and Email Address
  • Users receive an automatic email with login instructions

User Access:

5. Credit System Administration

Credit Allocation:

  • Access the Credits page in the Admin Console [ Fig. 2 (1) ]
  • (2) View total available credits and usage rate  [ Fig. 2 (2) ]
  •  (3)Allocate credits to individual users  [ Fig. 2 (3) ]

Usage Monitoring:

  • Review usage summaries and recent activity
  • Monitor credit purchase history

Figure 2: Credit management interface in Xcelerator Admin Console

6. Conclusion

Effective management of Simcenter X through the Siemens Xcelerator Admin Console is key for optimizing cloud-based simulation workflows. Understanding the onboarding process, deployment considerations and credit management system enables administrators to ensure smooth operation and efficient resource allocation for their simulation environments.

References:

  • Simcenter X - Onboarding Information - Presentation.pdf (Siemens Digital Industries Software, 2024) [Attached]

 

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