Is there a cloud version? Can I run it in the cloud?

Can SOLIDWORKS PDM Run in the Cloud?

Yes. SOLIDWORKS PDM can run in the cloud using Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services, though a Windows Server OS is required and archive servers are typically kept on-premise.

SOLIDWORKS PDM is built and intended to run as a client/server application and a Windows Server OS is required. Some customers run their PDM servers in Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services environments. This can be a good solution when you have high latency between remote offices since Microsoft or Amazon can generally provide a better connection globally.

Where Are Archive Servers Hosted in a Cloud PDM Setup?

Archive servers are still typically kept on-premise at your local office, because that is where the physical vault files are stored and accessed by local users.

How Do I Get Help Setting Up SOLIDWORKS PDM in the Cloud?

If you’d like to discuss how to best deploy your SOLIDWORKS PDM in a cloud environment, fill out the contact request form on this page, enter “cloud access” in the comment field, and a member of our team will be in touch.