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Can we create SmartConnector FAQ? This is what i found out, please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm new. (some links, especialy in .pdf files are not up to date since SBO to EBO transformation). Please post your suggestion in comments bellow.
1) Do i need SmartConnector?. Fast decision making for integration. Why not modbus TCP, or Web Services.
-I found that good reason to use SmartConnector for integration is if you don't want to interfere with existing BMS server. (u need only to create user with proper permissions).
-You need some advanced functionalities for example reading trend logs?
- sample integration is: alexa (voice control) and other:
https://shop.exchange.se.com/listing?cid=1118&scid=1779#!/list/page/1
1.1) What is SmartConnector... History and brief system architecture
search for "System to System Integration - Smart Connector a Solution - external.pptx" or go this link:
https://community.exchange.se.com/t5/SmartConnector-Forum/System-to-System-Integration-Smart-Connect...
2)How long it takes to develope SmartConnector?
Assuming one has finished developer training, a Smart Connector integration typically takes about 4-6 weeks (one must also account for getting all necessary resources, learning the API(s) that you are integrating with, etc.). A Hello World app should take around 15 minutes.
3) Licensing
From my understanding of available documentation there is only license on SmartConnector. No license needed in Enterprise Server.
SmartConnector’s framework is licensed. Commercial and development licenses can be obtained at www.smartconnectorserver.com. (after registration process in my case)
Additionally, SmartConnector provides all the hooks necessary for developers to license any Extension component. These Licenses are managed by the developers themselves also using www.smartconnectorserver.com.
4) Instalation
This is server instalation:
search for "SmartConnector Installation and Configuration Guide.pdf" or link:
https://community.exchange.se.com/t5/SmartConnector-Forum/SmartConnector-Installation-and-Configurat...
Also need to install VisualStudio with additional packages to develop actual extension
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=183&v=576JOFreTMA&feature=emb_logo