Microsoft Manufacturing User Group (MS MUG)
The Microsoft Manufacturing User Group was formed in 1999 to address issues that arise when applying Microsoft technology in manufacturing. Our mission is to define and resolve these issues, such as version management, system integration, maintenance, and supplier responsibility.
To achieve this goal, we seek to develop a set of best practices that will aid in the use of Microsoft operating systems in manufacturing environment; provide input to Microsoft on the special needs of this environment; encourage and influence software suppliers to support these best practices; and provide user input to the OPC Foundation on changes and improvements to OPC.
There are three teams under this sub-group:
MUGSecure – focused on increasing Windows operating system reliability and security by developing Best Practices for configuring Windows in a control system environment.
MUGPatch – concentrates on best practices for upgrade validation with OS patches
MUGOPC – concentrates on the expanding need to update user issues into OPC standards
MS MUG Survey Results
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Results from survey conducted in January 2007 on the use of Microsoft technology in manufacturing applications