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

1. Navigate to Datasets → Connections
2. Add SQL Server connection:

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

3. 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

1. Generate SSL certificate
2. Configure HTTPS binding
3. Enable Windows authentication
4. Test from remote browser
5. Monitor performance

Day 5: Security Implementation

Security Architecture Setup

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? • Firewall rules               ?
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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

1. Design data exchange schema
2. Configure REST endpoints
3. Implement authentication
4. Schedule data sync
5. 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

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

Next Steps

Continue Learning

1. Hands-On Practice - Build sample projects
2. Community Forum - Join discussions
3. Advanced Training - Specialized courses
4. Certification - Validate your skills
5. Real Projects - Apply knowledge

Resources

AI Assistant Data

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