For IT Professionals

Overview

FrameworX serves diverse professionals across the industrial automation spectrum. This guide provides tailored learning paths for IT Professionals, helping you focus on the most relevant features and capabilities for your role. Each path includes specific tutorials, exercises, and real-world scenarios designed to accelerate your proficiency.

Learning Path For IT Professionals

Your Profile

IT professionals managing industrial systems integration, cybersecurity, databases, and enterprise connectivity. You bridge the IT/OT gap.

Learning Objectives

By completing this path, you will:

? Implement secure authentication systems
? Integrate with enterprise databases
? Deploy web-based solutions
? Configure REST APIs and web services
? Establish cybersecurity best practices

Week 1: Foundation for IT Professionals

Day 1-2: Database Integration

SQL Database Connectivity

sql

-- Example: Production Database Schema
CREATE TABLE ProductionData (
    ID INT IDENTITY(1,1) PRIMARY KEY,
    Timestamp DATETIME NOT NULL,
    ProductCode VARCHAR(50),
    Quantity INT,
    Quality FLOAT,
    LineID INT,
    OperatorID VARCHAR(50)
);

CREATE TABLE BatchRecords (
    BatchID VARCHAR(50) PRIMARY KEY,
    StartTime DATETIME,
    EndTime DATETIME,
    Recipe VARCHAR(100),
    Status VARCHAR(20)
);

Exercise: Configure Database Connection

Navigate to Datasets → Connections

Add SQL Server connection:

Server: SQLServer01
Database: Production
Authentication: Windows
Pool Size: 10

Create real-time query:

sql

SELECT TOP 100 * 
FROM ProductionData 
WHERE Timestamp > DATEADD(hour, -1, GETDATE())
ORDER BY Timestamp DESC

Day 3-4: Web Deployment

Setting Up Web Clients

Web Server Configuration:
??? IIS Setup
?   ??? Install IIS with WebSocket support
?   ??? Configure application pool
?   ??? Set up SSL certificate
??? FrameworX Web Config
?   ??? Enable web server
?   ??? Set ports (HTTP/HTTPS)
?   ??? Configure authentication
??? Client Access
    ??? URL: https://server/frameworkx
    ??? Test on multiple browsers
    ??? Verify responsive design

Lab: Deploy Secure Web Access

Generate SSL certificate
Configure HTTPS binding
Enable Windows authentication
Test from remote browser
Monitor performance

Day 5: Security Implementation

Security Architecture Setup

Security Layers:
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? Network Security                ?
? • Firewall rules               ?
? • VLAN segmentation           ?
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? Application Security            ?
? • Authentication (AD/LDAP)     ?
? • Role-based access            ?
? • Audit logging                ?
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? Data Security                   ?
? • Encryption at rest           ?
? • TLS in transit              ?
? • Backup encryption           ?
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Week 2: Advanced IT Topics

Day 1-2: Enterprise Integration

REST API Implementation

javascript

// Example: REST API Client Configuration
const apiConfig = {
    baseURL: 'https://frameworkx-server/api',
    endpoints: {
        tags: '/tags',
        alarms: '/alarms',
        historical: '/historian'
    },
    authentication: {
        type: 'Bearer',
        token: 'your-api-token'
    }
};

// GET current tag values
async function getTagValues(tagNames) {
    const response = await fetch(`${apiConfig.baseURL}/tags`, {
        method: 'POST',
        headers: {
            'Authorization': `Bearer ${apiConfig.authentication.token}`,
            'Content-Type': 'application/json'
        },
        body: JSON.stringify({ tags: tagNames })
    });
    return response.json();
}

Exercise: Create ERP Integration

Design data exchange schema
Configure REST endpoints
Implement authentication
Schedule data sync
Add error handling

Day 3-4: Cloud Deployment

Azure/AWS Integration

yaml

# Docker Compose for Cloud Deployment
version: '3.8'
services:
  frameworkx:
    image: frameworkx:10.1
    ports:
      - "9000:9000"
      - "443:443"
    environment:
      - DB_CONNECTION=Server=azure-sql.database.windows.net
      - STORAGE_ACCOUNT=https://storage.blob.core.windows.net
      - IOT_HUB=frameworkx-hub.azure-devices.net
    volumes:
      - ./config:/app/config
      - ./data:/app/data

Day 5: Performance & Monitoring

System Monitoring Setup

powershell

# PowerShell Monitoring Script
$server = "FrameworX-Server"
$metrics = @{
    CPU = (Get-Counter "\Processor(_Total)\% Processor Time").CounterSamples.CookedValue
    Memory = (Get-Counter "\Memory\Available MBytes").CounterSamples.CookedValue
    Disk = (Get-Counter "\PhysicalDisk(_Total)\% Disk Time").CounterSamples.CookedValue
    Network = (Get-Counter "\Network Interface(*)\Bytes Total/sec").CounterSamples.CookedValue
}

# Send to monitoring system
Send-MetricsToSplunk -Server $server -Metrics $metrics

IT Professional Toolkit

Security Checklist

Network segmentation implemented
Firewalls configured
SSL certificates installed
Active Directory integrated
Role-based access configured
Audit logging enabled
Backup strategy implemented
Disaster recovery tested
Penetration testing completed
Security policies documented

Database Optimization Guide

Task	Query	Purpose
Index Analysis	`sp_helpindex 'TableName'`	Identify missing indexes
Query Performance	`SET STATISTICS TIME ON`	Measure execution time
Maintenance	`DBCC CHECKDB`	Database integrity
Backup	`BACKUP DATABASE TO DISK`	Regular backups

Integration Patterns

Pattern 1: ERP Integration
ERP → REST API → FrameworX → Production

Pattern 2: Cloud Analytics
FrameworX → MQTT → IoT Hub → Analytics

Pattern 3: Reporting
FrameworX → SQL → Power BI → Dashboards

Certification Paths

Available Certifications

Certification	Target Audience	Prerequisites	Exam Topics
FrameworX Certified Developer	All paths	Basic training	Configuration, displays, basic scripting
FrameworX IT Specialist	IT Professionals	FCD + IT background	Security, databases, web deployment

Next Steps

Continue Learning

Hands-On Practice - Build sample projects
Community Forum - Join discussions
Advanced Training - Specialized courses
Certification - Validate your skills
Real Projects - Apply knowledge

Resources

Resource	IT Professionals
Priority Docs	Security, APIs
Key Examples	Database, web apps
Forum Sections	Integration, security
Advanced Topics	Cloud, enterprise

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