Configure
The Configure Unified Namespace (UNS) page allows users to define and manage the hierarchical structure of their UNS. This allows to organize your enterprise's data and assets into a standardized hierarchical format.
On the Configure page, you can:
- Define the overall structure of your UNS using a simple string.
- Add rules to classify incoming data for the first three levels of the hierarchy.
The UNS Hierarchy represents your enterprise as a hierarchy of classes, such as Enterprise, Site, Area, and Production Unit. Each level in this hierarchy reflects your physical or data structure, helping to standardize and unify how data flows across the organization.
For example:
This hierarchy:
- Decouples how data is gathered and consumed.
- Let's users access unified data without needing to understand sensor or device-level details.
To configure UNS:
Navigate to Unified Namespace (UNS) > Configure page. The Configure UNS tab opens.
Configure UNS tab- Refer to the following configurations:
- UNS Structure: Enter your UNS structure. For example: enterprise/site/area/production_unit
- Use / to separate the levels of your hierarchy.
- Click Save UNS.
- Class configurations: Define Class Rules for the first three levels:
- Enterprise: Add one rule to classify this level.
- Site: Add up to 10 rules, such as country names (e.g., Australia, Brazil).
- Area: Add up to 10 rules for finer classification (e.g., manufacturing zones).
Click Save rules to apply the structure and rules.
Configure UNS tab
Class rules help match and organize incoming topics as part of your UNS. For example, if your Site rules include Australia, any data tagged with Australia will be categorized under that Site.
- To add a rule, click Add new rule under the relevant class.
- To delete a rule, click the red trash icon next to it.
- Save your changes by clicking Save rules.
Important Notes:
- Rules cannot be added to the fourth level (Production Unit) in the current version.
- The UNS structure string cannot exceed 256 characters.
- Each class name and rule must use letters, numbers, or symbols(-, _).
- Changes to the structure or rules immediately update how data is organized.