Configure multiple instances

Multiple instances of Desktop Automation are helpful in the following scenarios:

Multi[ple desktops need to be set up running on different platform versions, such as Microsoft Windows, which may impact the Robot configuration.
When DAS is installed on a desktop or a virtual machine, because the computer does not usually have an extensive set of software applications installed.

Adding labels identifies which software is installed on each computer or virtual machine and can be used by the Robot.

Later, when the Robot needs to automate a business application installed on the computer, the system finds an available DAS that provides all labels required by the Robot.

We recommend using labels for platform names and languages in cases where the Robot needs to interact directly with the Microsoft Windows user interface or localized applications. Labels allow the Robot to select a properly configured DAS instance and facilitate a managed migration to other platforms.

Design Studio setup

To connect multiple DAS instances to Design Studio simultaneously, you must create separate devices for them. See Prepare automation devices and Requirements for automation device mapping.

Assign labels

After completing the required setup procedures, assign labels.

From the Start menu, start the DAS.

Once the service starts, view the status by looking at the icon in the notification area.
Right-click the DAS icon in the notification area and select Configure.

The Desktop Automation Service window appears.
On the Management Console tab, in the Labels field, type the labels you want to assign.
- The labels must be separated by commas and must not contain any spaces between the comma and the next label.
- Within your organization, you can create any labels, without any limitations.
Select Save and Restart.
Check that the device is registered in the Management Console under Admin > Devices.
Launch Design Studio.
Right-click the required project in the Projects list and select New > Automation Device Mapping.
In the New Device Mapping box, name the new mapping and select Next.
Ensure that Management Console Based Device Mapping is selected and type the required labels.
Finish the configuration and map the Robot to this device.

To execute the Robot on two computers with DAS, create two device mappings with different labels in Management Console.