1. Introduction

Introduction

A data source serves as a protocol that can either establish a connection to a physical device and pull data or allow a physical device to connect and push data to it. This interaction can be initiated by either the data source connecting to the device or the device connecting to the data source. In the context of the Generic Driver, a single data source forms a crucial part of its composition. There are two distinct types of data sources catering to diverse use cases:

1. Receptor: It allows a physical device to connect to the data source and push its data.
2. Scheduled: This variant connects to the physical device and actively pulls its data based on a predetermined schedule.

For further information regarding the data sources within the Generic Driver, the links below will guide users to sections that provide comprehensive descriptions, including examples for each type of data source.

• HTTPS Client
• MQTT
• NATS
• Rabbit MQ
• REST API