Using open-source device services
Open-source device services are developed and provided as part of the open-source EdgeX environment. These services are freely available, modifiable, and distributable under an open-source license, allowing developers and organizations to leverage, customize, and contribute to them. Open-source device services enable interoperability and flexibility in the EdgeX ecosystem.
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To use a device service
- Select the appropriate open-source device service based on your device type to use these services.
- Navigate to the user documentation
for available open-source device services. - Follow the instructions to integrate the selected open-source device service into your deployment.
This step involves configuring the service with device-specific details, such as communication protocols, data formats, and connection settings. - Install the new device service.
For more information about installing the new device service, see Installing-the-new-device-service.
This step ensures seamless communication between your devices and the environment. - Verify the integration by checking device readings, commands, and interactions through the BMC Helix Edge user interface.
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