Abstract: A method includes translating at least one control strategy associated with a first controller into an equivalent translated control strategy compatible with a second controller, where the first and second controllers represent controllers in an industrial process control and automation system. The method also includes selecting one or more spare locations on the second controller to configure one or more corresponding points. The method further includes loading the at least one translated control strategy into a control environment associated with the second controller. In addition, the method includes moving a slot configuration of each of the one or more points from the first controller to the second controller.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, any of the redundant gateways selected to operate as an active gateway, is configured to be accessible by a pre-specified address. As a result, any systems communicating with other systems via a gateway may use the same pre-specified address to access the other system irrespective of which of the redundant gateways is operating as an active gateway. The implementation of systems is simplified as a result.