Two-tier architecture

OT-BASE features a distinct two-tier architecture with a de-centralized discovery software in your process networks and a central data consolidation hub in the enterprise network.

The security of your process networks is maintained because discovery nodes only use outbound communication. They are installed behind your firewalls, data diodes, or DMZs.

Discovery

OT-BASE Discovery nodes are installed in process networks. OT-BASE Discovery is not an agent, meaning it does not need to be installed on every endpoint.

Where you place Discovery, and how many discovery nodes you need, depends on your network architecture. In a tightly segregated architecture you place OT-BASE Discovery behind the firewall and let it communicate outbound to Asset Center.

OT-BASE Discovery is a Windows service that requires Microsoft Windows 7 or higher.

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Data consolidation, user access, enterprise integration

OT-BASE Asset Center works as a central asset database where all asset information from all discovery nodes is consolidated. Asset Center is installed only once in the organization, and it is usually placed in the enterprise network. This way users from different departments (IT security, engineering, maintenance, …) all have access to asset data, depending on their respective access rights.

OT-BASE Asset Center is delivered as a Docker container. You must have Docker installed in order to install Asset Center, preferably on Linux. The Docker container contains all necessary software components for Asset Center, such as a web browser and database. You don’t need to install or maintain these components separately. There is also no need to inspect or change the content of the container.

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