Connecting to the App Store allows you to use your own data sources (including OSIsoft PI, OPC, and more) with App Store applications such as Gestalt Trend and PnID. It does this via a secure outgoing connection. It will not compromise the security of your server or network.

To get up and running, you need to undertake the following tasks:

1. Install App Store Connect
2. Configure App Store Connect
3. Connect Data Sources

Each step is explained in detail below:

The first step in connecting your data to the App Store is downloading and installing App Store Connect.

1. Go to the App Store, log-in and select My Account > Get Connected
2. Click on Download App Store Connect
3. Once downloaded, start the Installer (right click and select “run as administrator”).

The installer takes you through the following steps. We recommend you choose the default Typical set-up option.

Once installed, open the configuration page (http://localhost:2006/Service)

1. Authorize App Store Connect by selecting “Log In”. Your personal details are authenticated by LinkedIn and then you will be prompted to approve App Store Connect's request to run on your behalf.

3. Once credentials are set, start it up.

To connect Data Sources, we need to configure Data Core.

1. Open the App Store Connect configuration page (http://localhost:2006/Service) then select “Configure Data Core”

2. From top navigation, select “Real Time Data > Data Sources”.

If “Real Time Data” is not available, refer to How to obtain Data Core Administrator privileges.

3. Select “Create a Data Source”

You will be presented with a list of available datasources - each with it's own properties and settings. For driver specific information, refer to Advanced Data Core Configuration.

Get in touch and let us know about the data you're connecting.