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

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:

• Users log in at https://cloud.sw.siemens.com/simcenter-cloud-hpc
• Administrators must assign credits for product 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]