Hello,
Migrating to Azure IoT Edge and setting up a transparent gateway device is a great approach for your mining operations. Here are the steps and best practices to follow the "Azure IoT way":
Configure the Gateway Device:
Set up your IoT Edge device to act as a transparent gateway. This involves configuring the device to receive messages from downstream devices and route them to the IoT Hub.
Ensure the gateway device is set up as a server so that downstream devices can connect securely.
Authenticate Downstream Devices:
Create a device identity for each downstream device in Azure IoT Hub. This allows the downstream devices to authenticate with the IoT Hub through the gateway.
Use X.509 certificates for secure authentication. This is a more secure approach compared to symmetric key authentication.
Connect Downstream Devices:
Configure the downstream devices to send messages through the gateway device. This involves setting up the necessary routes and ensuring the devices can communicate with the gateway.
In IoT Central, you can model the relationship between your downstream devices and the gateway, making it easier to manage and monitor them.
Deployment Manifest:
Use a deployment manifest to configure the IoT Edge runtime on your gateway device. This manifest includes all the necessary configurations for the gateway to function properly.
Security Best Practices:
Follow security best practices such as using a public key infrastructure (PKI) to set up secure connections between devices.
Ensure that the downstream devices confirm the identity of the gateway device to prevent connections to potentially malicious gateways.
Have a nice day.
Best Regards,
Hania Lian
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