ANSYS Engineering Knowledge Manager (EKM) - Enterprise |
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ANSYS Engineering Knowledge Manager (EKM) is a web-based multi-user collaborative solution that is aimed at meeting the simulation process and data management challenges faced by our customers. ANSYS EKM is tightly integrated with other ANSYS simulation offerings and it can also be very easily integrated with other simulation codes including legacy and competitor’s software. ANSYS EKM permits various levels of product deployment. It is truly scalable from an individual user to enterprise level implementations. Multiple users in a workgroup environment can use ANSYS EKM to automate simulation processes, workflows and perform project management tasks. This helps improve the communication and collaboration among various group members. In the case of an enterprise wide deployment, ANSYS EKM can be connected to all applicable components of an established IT environment such as, the content manager, file server, relational database and web server. ANSYS EKM Enterprise is an à la carte offering with access to all ANSYS EKM features since users can select the third party components necessary to run ANSYS EKM. It is suitable for teams bigger than 15 users where enterprise level collaboration is required. The distributed services capability available in the ANSYS EKM Enterprise solution allows users to use two services, the Cache Service and Batch Service. Cache Service allows for faster file and data transfer between multiple remote locations. Batch Service enables the remote execution of simulation jobs on computing clusters using RSM, LSF and SGE, among others. The ANSYS EKM Enterprise solution allows users to select the appropriate number of ANSYS EKM server licenses, named user licenses and simultaneous user licenses. These can be selected based on the expected usage scenarios and collaboration requirements. ANSYS EKM ServicesANSYS EKM offers three distinct services that are tightly coupled together, data management, process management and access management. Data ManagementAny digital file, including simulation files, can be managed in ANSYS EKM. When files are added to the ANSYS EKM repository, the meta-data or user properties are automatically extracted from the supported ANSYS simulation files. This meta-data is used in searching and retrieving the files, as well as creating “Simulation Detail” and “Comparison” reports. Data mining allows users to extract and share results from the simulation files. The configuration management available supports version and revision control, also the pedigree tracking function helps users understand the implicit and explicit dependency in an intuitive, visual way.
Process ManagementThe process management service allows users to define workflows and simulation processes in ANSYS EKM. Users can create workflow templates or flow diagrams that identify tasks, decision making points and transitions between tasks. These workflows coordinate all aspects of the simulation process and data management, and can be published and executed in ANSYS EKM. Automatic assignment of tasks, email notifications and status monitoring is handled seamlessly by such workflows. This helps in load balancing and taking care of critical bottlenecks in the simulation processes.
Access ManagementThe web enabled interface in ANSYS EKM allows secure access to the data repository and compute server from local or wide area networks. It enables users to view and access data or submit and track simulation jobs remotely. Customized applications can be easily defined, posted and published using the web portal capability in ANSYS EKM. These customized applications allow even non-expert users to run specific analyses using posted templates, as well as perform what-if analysis in order to determine if the simulation meets the expectation.
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