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Explore PLA 3.0, its key features and ongoing enhancements. Learn how it fits into your environment, and how to log in and register.
- About PLA 3.0
  PLA 3.0 is a commercial off-the-shelf software for biostatistical analysis in Research and Development (R&D) and regulated environments. It provides a range of features you can use during the design and implementation of analytical methods and also supports you in achieving regulatory compliance.
- What's new in PLA 3.0?
  Get an overview of the innovations and improvements PLA 3.0 has seen in current and previous versions.
- Quick start
  Get started with PLA 3.0 in just a few steps.
  - Get PLA 3.0 up and running
    Get a licensed version of PLA 3.0 up and running in an environment with internet connection.
    - Quick Reference Card
      Your cheat sheet for getting PLA 3.0 up an running in an environment with internet connection
    - Installation
      Install a licensed version of PLA 3.0 in your environment, according to your deployment scenario.
      - Preparation
        Access our Download Center. Download the required setup files and distribute them in your environment, according to your deployment scenario.
      - System requirements
        Make sure your system meets the respective requirements.
      - Install PLA 3.0
        Install the PLA 3.0 framework and the PLA License System in your environment.
    - Licensing
      To activate your PLA 3.0 license, you install a software key on the computer or license server that should hold the PLA 3.0 license. Activating the PLA 3.0 license automatically activates the license keys for your add-ons.
    - Initial setup
      For the initial setup, you start PLA 3.0 and connect it to a database. In this database, you activate the add-ons that should be available for use.
  - Get PLA 3.0 up and running in an offline environment
    Get a licensed version of PLA 3.0 up and running in an environment without internet connection.
  - Get the trial version of PLA 3.0 up and running
    Get the PLA 3.0 trial version up and running in an environment with internet connection.
- Log in
  Log in to PLA 3.0 to start using the software.
- Registration
  Information regarding the PLA 3.0 system might be important or critical for your daily work or your company. Providing up-to-date registration information allows us to contact you without delay if required.
User interface
PLA 3.0 supports you in your daily work by providing a set of graphical and textual user interface elements. Learn about the different elements and how to use them efficiently.
Key concepts
Details on documents and templates, the data editors and the Content editor of PLA 3.0.
Data analysis
Data analysis add-ons offer a wide range of capabilities, ranging from analytical methods over comprehensive analysis to statistical process control. PLA 3.0 also provides a set of add-ons that support and supplement data analysis add-ons.
Data import
Use data acquisition and data import add-ons to import external response values and observation data into PLA 3.0 for further processing and evaluation.
Installation
Details on the deployment and installation of licensed PLA 3.0 versions.
Licensing
Details on the licensing solution of PLA 3.0, the available licensing options, and the activation and management of licenses.
Administration
Details on system administration tasks such as setup and maintenance of databases and add-ons, user accounts, access rights, and migration and update procedures.
Regulatory compliance
PLA 3.0 supports you in achieving compliance with regulations such as ISPE GAMP^® 5 and 21 CFR Part 11. It also provides options to validate PLA 3.0 in your environment.
PDF downloads
Download PDF guides of current and previous framework and add-on versions.
Sample lab
Meet the team of Stegmann Labs Inc. and use our sample laboratory to explore core features and functions of PLA 3.0.
Glossary
Find definitions of terms.

System requirements

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Deployment on a local system


Item	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system	Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022	Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Processor	Single-core, 2 GHz	Quad-core, 2,4 GHz, or faster
Memory	4 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Hard disk	1 GB	2 GB of available space, or more
Graphics display	1280x1024	1920x1080
Minimum color depth	16 Bit	16 Bit
Storage space per database	100 MB	100 MB
Storage space per assay	About 1 MB including audit trail, depending on the complexity and the number of changes	About 1 MB including audit trail, depending on the complexity and the number of changes

Deployment using a Microsoft SQL database server


Item	Minimum	Recommended
Version	Microsoft SQL Server 2012, Microsoft SQL Server 2014, Microsoft SQL Server 2016, Microsoft SQL Server 2017, Microsoft SQL Server 2019, Microsoft SQL Server 2022	Microsoft SQL Server 2012, Microsoft SQL Server 2014, Microsoft SQL Server 2016, Microsoft SQL Server 2017, Microsoft SQL Server 2019, Microsoft SQL Server 2022
Processor ¹⁾	Single-core, 2 GHz	Quad-core, 2,4 GHz, or faster
Memory ¹⁾	2 GB RAM	4 GB RAM
Hard disk ²⁾	500 MB of available space	1 GB of available space, or more
Storage space per database	About 100 MB	About 100 MB
Storage space per assay	About 1 MB including audit trail, depending on the complexity and the number of changes	About 1 MB including audit trail, depending on the complexity and the number of changes

¹⁾ Based on Microsoft recommendations

²⁾ Additional space is required if you want to install additional modules

Deployment in a terminal server environment


Item	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system	Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022	Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022