Deploy, secure, and integrate FrameworX within IT infrastructure.
Other roles: Control | IT | Operations | System Integrators
Learning Topics
IT professionals manage deployment, security, databases, and enterprise integration. This guide navigates you through FrameworX documentation for IT/OT convergence.
Core Responsibilities:
- System deployment and maintenance
- Security implementation and compliance
- Database integration and optimization
- Web services and API configuration
Deploying in production? Start with the IT Deployment RunBook — an operational workflow covering install, configure, monitor, update, and troubleshoot for enterprise Windows Server deployments. This page below is the learning-path index for IT professionals evaluating the platform.
New to FrameworX? Foundation: Platform Overview · Modules. Hands-on: First Solution - 5 min · Solution Lifecycle Tutorials · Designer Tutorial · Unified Namespace Tutorial. Then return for your role-specific path.
Security Implementation
Authentication & Access Control
Essential Configuration:
- [Security Module Reference] - Complete security framework
- [Security RuntimeUsers Reference] - User management
- [Security Policies Reference] - Policy configuration
- [FDA 21 CFR 11 Compliance How-to Guide] - Regulatory compliance
Cybersecurity Standards
- [IEC 62443 Compliance How-to Guide] - Industrial cybersecurity
- [NERC-CIP Compliance How-to Guide] - Critical infrastructure
- [Security Hardening Compliance How-to Guide] - Best practices
- [Security Hardening Reference] - Detailed procedures
Database Integration
SQL Connectivity
Database Setup:
- [Datasets Module Reference] - Database connections
- [Dataset DBs Reference] - Connection configuration
- [Visual SQL Query Builder Reference] - Query tools
- [Datasets SQL Query Tutorial] - Step-by-step guide
Supported Databases
- [SQL Server Database Connection] - Microsoft SQL Server
- [PostgreSQL Database Connector] - PostgreSQL setup
- [Oracle Database Connector] - Oracle integration
- [MySQL Database Connection] - MySQL configuration
Web & API Services
Web Deployment
- [Client Types Reference] - Client deployment options
- [Desktop, Web and Mobile Clients] - Multi-platform support
- [WebAssembly and Portable Displays] - Modern web technology
- [Responsive Design and RESS] - Adaptive interfaces
Cloud & IoT Integration
Cloud Platforms
- [Azure IoT Hub Connector] - Azure integration
- [AWS IoT Core Connector] - AWS connectivity
- [Snowflake Cloud Connector] - Data warehouse
- [InfluxDB Database Connector] - Time-series database
MQTT & IoT Protocols
- [MQTT Built-in Broker Connector] - Built-in broker
- [MQTT Client Connector] - Client configuration
- [MQTT Tutorials] - Step-by-step guides
- [MQTT Tools Reference] - Testing and debugging
Performance & Monitoring
System Monitoring
- [Runtime System Monitor Reference] - Performance metrics
- [System Monitor Connector] - Windows performance
- [Runtime Diagnostics Reference] - Troubleshooting tools
Database Optimization
- [Historian Storage Locations Reference] - Storage optimization
- [Database Operations Code] - Optimization scripts
- [Historian Database Exporter Code] - Data management
Quick Task Reference
| Common Task | Documentation | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Configure SSL | [Web Server Configuration Reference] | [SecureGateway Services Reference] |
| Setup Active Directory | [Security Module Reference] | [Security Policies Reference] |
| Configure SQL connection | [Dataset DBs Reference] | [SQL Server Database Connection] |
| Deploy Docker container | [Container Deployment Reference] | [Deployment Reference] |
| Setup REST API | [Reports WebData Reference] | [REST API Server Code] |
| Configure redundancy | [Redundancy Reference] | [Server Configuration Reference] |
Network Ports Reference
| Service | Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime client-server | 3101 | TCP | Rich Client (WPF) connections |
| Web client (HTTP) | 3110 | HTTP | Non-TLS web client access |
| Web client (HTTPS) | 3111 | HTTPS | Secure web client access |
| SQL Server | 1433 | TCP | Database access (outbound) |
| OPC UA | 4840 | TCP | OPC communication (optional) |
| MQTT Broker | 1883 / 8883 | TCP / TLS | IoT messaging (optional) |
Runtime and web ports are configurable in Runtime Startup settings. See the IT Deployment RunBook for firewall guidance.
Recommended Learning Schedule
Week 1: Architecture review → Security planning → Network design
Week 2: Installation → Database setup → Authentication configuration
Week 3: Web deployment → API configuration → Integration testing
Week 4: Performance tuning → Monitoring setup → Documentation
Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
- Connection timeout → [Runtime Troubleshooting Reference]
- Authentication failure → [Security Module Reference]
- Database performance → [Database Operations Code]
- Web access issues → [Web Server Configuration Reference]
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