MindSphere
MindConnect IoT Extension Training (Virtual)

Course Code
MS32VMCEXT
Software
MindSphere 3.0
User Level
Intermediate
Pricing ID
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LIVE Online Duration
6 Hours

Use predefined agents texpand the number of protocols to connect assets to MindSphere 

This training provides insights into using various features of MindConnect IoT Extension and different protocols that can be used to achieve bidirectional communication with MindSphere. In this training you will learn how to use MindConnect IoT Extension to connect your assets to MindSphere, acquire a better understanding of compatible elements and supported protocols. You will also learn the onboarding process for a new agent and will put that knowledge into practice in a step-by-step process by connecting the predefined agent to MindSphere. Another exercise will give you a deep understanding of how to connect any asset using REST and/or MQTT.

Objectives

This training enables you to:

  • Get familiar with MindConnect IoT Extension
  • Connect devices to MindSphere and bring data from the field
  • Use MQTT & SmartREST protocols
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Target groups

  • Management
  • Software developers
  • Software architects 
  • Product owners
PREREQUISITES

Required courses:

  • Two screens and headset including microphone in case of Virtual Instructor-led Training

PROVIDED COURSE MATERIALS
None
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training Requirements

  • Laptop with connection to the Internet
  • Web browser (Chrome recommended)
  • Check that your PC / Laptop has 8GB RAM or more and sufficient disk space (at least 20GB free disk space), USB port of your PC / Laptop has to be enabled and accessible.
  • Prior to arrival Install the latest version of Postman (https://www.getpostman.com/downloads/) and register with a private account (free)
  • Install Python: version 3.7 or latest (no previous Python experience is required).
    • install pip
    • install Paho client (“$ pip install paho-mqtt”)

If you want to learn about Cloud Foundry in advance you can have a look at these online tutorials:

  1. https://pivotal.io/de/platform/pcf-tutorials/getting-started-with-pivotal-cloud-foundry
  2. https://cloudfoundry.org/community-courses/ (free, but registration needed)

This course is no longer offered. Contact us if you would like to schedule a training event at your facility.

For more information
Mindsphere Academy, Germany

PRIMARY COURSE TOPICS

Content

  • Introduction
  • Device management
  • MindConnect IoT Extension: onboarding and connecting assets
  • Data transfer to MindSphere
  • RESTful API
  • MQTT
  • SmartREST