Learning Path - IT Professionals

Target Audience

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

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IT professionals managing industrial systems integration, cybersecurity, databases, and enterprise connectivity

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in IT/OT

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convergence environments.

Learning Objectives

By completing this path, you will:

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• Implement secure authentication systems

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• Integrate with enterprise databases

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• Deploy web-based solutions

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• Configure REST APIs and web services

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• Establish cybersecurity best practices

Week 1: Foundation

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Day 1-2: Database Integration

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Production Database Schema

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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:

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1. • SQLServer01

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1. • Database:

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1. • Production

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1. • Authentication:

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1. • Windows

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1. • Pool

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1. • Size:

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1. • 10

2. Create real-time query:

   Code Block
   language sql
   SELECT TOP 100 *

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1. FROM ProductionData

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1. WHERE Timestamp > DATEADD(hour, -1, GETDATE()) ORDER BY Timestamp DESC

   
   

2. Test connection and verify data retrieval

Day 3-4: Web Deployment

Setting Up Web Clients

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Web Server Configuration

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Image Added

Lab: Deploy Secure Web Access

1. Generate SSL certificate
2. Configure HTTPS binding on port 443
3. Enable Windows authentication
4. Set up application pool:
   • .NET CLR Version: v4.0
   • Identity: ApplicationPoolIdentity
   • Recycling: Daily at 3 AM
5. Test from remote browser
6. Monitor performance metrics

Day 5: Security Implementation

Security Architecture

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Layers

Security Configuration Checklist

1. Network segmentation implemented
2. Firewalls configured
3. SSL certificates installed
4. Active Directory integrated
5. Role-based access configured
6. Audit logging enabled
7. Backup strategy implemented
8. Disaster recovery tested

Week 2: Advanced

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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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Topics

Day 1-2: Enterprise Integration

REST API

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Configuration

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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(

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`${apiConfig.baseURL}/

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tags`, {
        method: 'POST',
        headers: {
            'Authorization': 

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`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:
   • GET /api/production/current
   • POST /api/production/batch
   • GET /api/quality/metrics
3. Implement OAuth 2.0 authentication
4. Schedule data

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1. synchronization (every 15 minutes)
2. Add error handling and retry logic

Day 3-4: Cloud Deployment

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Docker Deployment Configuration

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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

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Monitoring

System Monitoring

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Script

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$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

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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

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1:

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ERP

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Integration

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Code Block
ERP

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? REST API

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? FrameworX

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? Production

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Pattern

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2:

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Cloud

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Analytics

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Code Block
FrameworX

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? MQTT

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? IoT Hub

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? Analytics

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Pattern

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3:

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Reporting

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Code Block
FrameworX

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? SQL

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? Power BI

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? Dashboards

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Network Ports Reference

Troubleshooting Guide

Certification Path

FrameworX IT Specialist

• Prerequisites: FrameworX Certified Developer + IT background
• Focus Areas: Security implementation, database optimization, web deployment
• Format: Online exam + security audit project
• Duration: 4 hours

Additional Resources

• Security Implementation Guide
• Database Integration Manual
• REST API Documentation
• Web Deployment Guide
• Community Forum - Integration Section

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

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