Kepserver Enterprise Vs Kepserverex !free! May 2026

KEPServerEX

The primary difference between and KEPServer Enterprise is their licensing model and vendor support , rather than their core technical engine.

1. Start with KepserverEX on a single server. Build your configuration, tag database, and drivers.
2. Export the configuration to an XML file.
3. Install SQL Server (Express works for small systems under 10k tags; Standard for production).
4. Install the Kepserver Enterprise Console on a management PC.
5. Import the EX configuration into the Enterprise Console. It will automatically store all settings in the SQL database.
6. Add a second node (install KepserverEX on Server B, point it to the same SQL DB).
7. Purchase and apply the Enterprise Redundancy license to both nodes.

IIoT

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• Active/standby pairs. If primary fails, secondary takes over with same connections and tags.
• Switchover can be automatic or manual.

Non-24/7 operations:

Factories running two shifts (16 hours/day) with planned maintenance windows. Manual failover is acceptable because you have an engineer on-site. Start with KepserverEX on a single server

Key differences (practical view)