SIMATIC IPC Industrial Edge Device - Operation V1.3
Operating Manual, 09/2021, A5E51396302-AA
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Preface
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Purpose of this document
This documentation provides the basic information you need to manage and run the
Industrial Edge Device OS.
This documentation is aimed at operators who, for example, commission and operate
Edge Devices or install and run Edge Apps, as well as service and maintenance technicians
who perform error analysis.
Basic knowledge required
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Solid knowledge of personal computers is required.
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Solid knowledge of Linux-based operating systems is required.
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Solid knowledge of IP-based networks is required.
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Solid knowledge of Docker is required.
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General knowledge in the field of IT is required.
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General knowledge in the field of automation technology is recommended.
Scope of this document
This operating manual is valid for Industrial Edge.
Convention
The term "Edge Device" is used in this documentation to designate hardware with a
configured Industrial Edge Device OS.
Instead of the product designation "Industrial Edge Device", the short form "Edge Device" is
also used.
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