Data Sources: Initial Review
Identify which data sources are streaming in FTX and/or stored in Kafka
Determine what tags exist within each data source
Conduct a gap analysis between current data and the data needed to support defined use cases
Evaluate whether additional client data sources are required for completeness
Building an Architecture Diagram
Building a Diagram helps clarify which data sources are accessible and how the data is being retrieved
Having specific IPs/hostnames and source systems makes it easier for support or other members of the services team to pick up an account.
More guidelines on connectivity can be found here.
Reviewing Sample Data
Sample data, if available is useful for reviewing before configuration of data acquisition pipelines in FactoryTX
Samples should be kept in an archive and reviewed for all elements of the data readiness assessment
Process Area Investigation
In addition to data sources, artifacts of process areas should be reviewed to build a clear understanding of how factory floor operations function end to end.
The preferred approach is an on-site plant visit. When that is not possible, relevant offline artifacts can include:
Process flow diagrams
Facility layout schematics
Video footage of the production line in operation