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Security Checklist

Configure security:

• Change default passwords
• Enable user authentication
• Configure permissions
• Enable audit trail
• Setup firewall rules
• Disable unnecessary services

→ Security & Compliance (Tutorial)

Production Runtime Settings

1. Runtime → Settings
2. Configure:
   • Startup: As Windows Service
   • Auto-start: Enabled
   • Watchdog: Enabled
   • Log level: Warning

Database Configuration

Setup production database using Execution Profiles

1. Move from SQLite to SQL Server
2. Keep SQLite on Development Profile

License Activation

1. Solution Center → License
2. Enter production license
3. Verify tag count
4. Check enabled features

Performance Tuning

Optimize for production:

• Set appropriate scan rates
• Optimize queries
• Configure cache settings
• Disable debug logging

Backup Strategy

Configure backups:

• Solution files: Daily
• Historical data: Continuous
• Configuration: Before changes
• Test restore monthly

Monitoring Setup

Enable monitoring:

• System resources
• Communication status
• License usage
• Disk space

Documentation

Create documentation:

• Network diagram
• Tag list
• User manual
• Disaster recovery plan

Training

Train operators:

• Normal operations
• Alarm response
• Basic troubleshooting
• Emergency procedures

Go-Live

Production startup:

1. Final backup
2. Start Runtime service
3. Verify all communications
4. Monitor for 24 hours
5. Document any issues

Validation Checklist

• ? All devices communicating
• ? Alarms functioning
• ? Historical data logging
• ? Reports generating
• ? User access working
• ? Backup running

Next Steps

• [Troubleshooting] - Common issues
• [Support and Community] - Get help
• [High Availability] - Add redundancy

TutoriaL Final steps to deploy your solution to production with proper security, backup, and validation.

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