In today’s industrial environments, securing and streamlining data communication is essential. If you're not familiar with OPC Router, it’s a powerful software solution that integrates various industrial, business, and IoT data sources. With its drag-and-drop visual workflows, scalable configuration templates, and platform-independent browser-based interface, OPC Router helps you connect systems quickly and efficiently.
When combined with Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), OPC Router gains enhanced security and user management features, making it ideal for modern industrial setups. But how do you deploy this combination in a modern environment like a Docker container?
In this blog post, we’ll break down the concepts of Docker and Entra ID and guide you through implementing them in your OPC Router system. But before diving into the specifics, it’s important to understand the foundational terms.
What is Docker?
Docker is an open-source platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of applications using containerization. A Docker container packages everything your application needs—code, runtime, libraries, and system tools—ensuring it runs consistently across different environments, whether it’s on your local machine, a server, or the cloud.
What is Entra ID?
Entra ID is Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management service. It offers secure user management and access control to ensure that only authorized individuals can access your applications and resources, making it a perfect fit for managing access to industrial systems like OPC Router.
Watch the Video and Download the Guide
For a more in-depth understanding of these terms, watch the video below that walks you through the use case of Entra ID in Docker containers for OPC Router.
Ready to get started? Download our guide, Leveraging Entra ID in Docker Containers for OPC Router, for detailed, step-by-step guidance on how to integrate this powerful combination into your setup.
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