Containerization is a virtualization technique that has existed since at least 2008. It is a type of software deployment that bundles together everything needed to run in a single package. This includes an application and all its dependencies. While historically it’s been used in Information Technology (IT) environments, it has recently been gaining traction in Operational Technology (OT). Modern containerization, popularized by Docker® since 2013, enables efficient, portable application deployment across diverse environments. Industry standards focusing on user experience with containerization have been formed by the Open Container Initiative (OCI). Containerization gives the ability to run applications that would have otherwise been limited by device or operating system. The goal of this post is to demonstrate containerization’s power to streamline application deployment across IT and OT environments, transforming efficiency in modern Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
Category: Thin Client Management
ep33 >> More Than Usernames and Passwords, Cybersecurity Will Keep Us on Defense for a Long Time
Join us for the third episode of season 3 of The Plant podcast. Cybersecurity is everyone’s issue. The problem is, not everyone has a plan to deal with what might be modern society’s largest shared threat.
Listen in as we speak with Ahmik Hindman, Senior Networks & Cybersecurity Solution Consultant, at Rockwell Automation.
Episode References:
S4 Conference: https://s4xevents.com
Automation Fair: https://automationfair.com
ep32 >> Hard Hats and Safety Goggles – Industrial Automation Protocol Starts with Safety
Join us for the second episode of The Plant for 2024. True safety is designed into a system and should be smart enough to keep everyone safe and still maintain a productive output.
“… if a safety device fails, somebody can get hurt, and you probably won’t know it until somebody gets hurt. So you can’t wait on it to fail. You have to be proactive in when you replace those devices. So if you put in a system 20 years ago, then it’s probably about due for replacement of those safety systems.”
— Steve Ludwig
ep31 >> Automation Begets Automation – A Brief History of Increasing Productivity
Join us for our first episode of The Plant for season 3. We kick off a new podcast season by taking a look back at early automation technology and how the PLC has influenced countless industries since its creation.
“…the the intuitiveness of people and how we work will always be challenged and we’ll always be able to do better because tools allow us to do better.”
— Kris Dornan
Listen in as we speak with Kris Dornan, Commercial Marketing Manager, at Rockwell Automation.
ep23 The Plant » Gaining the Edge with Stratus Technologies
Longtime Rockwell Automation partner, Stratus Technologies’ own Frank Hill, joins Bryan and Tom to talk edge computing in industrial automation
ep22 The Plant » Training The Future Super Users of ThinManager, with Todd Garmon and Tom Jordan
Bryan Harned and Todd Garmon discuss challenges faced from the System Integrator down to the end-user when using and learning ThinManager.
ep21 The Plant » Application Container Technology Shines Bright in ThinManager 12.1 release, with Nick Neppach
Bryan Harned and Nick Neppach talk ThinManager 12.1, the expansion of integrated application container technology, and why it’s a real game changer.
ep20 The Plant » Talking ThinManager Install Successes, Stories and Top Features with Amy Carter
Bryan Harned and Amy Carter discuss some ThinManager stories and customer successes and why ThinManager’s robust feature set is needed for your automation install.
ep19 The Plant » ThinManager Version 12. The Latest and Greatest with Nick Putman
Bryan Harned and Nick Putman discussing the all new ThinManager Version 12
System Integrator Uses Thin Client Technology to Improve Visualization for International Lime Supplier
Singleton Birch Ltd is the UK’s leading independent lime supplier with a worldwide customer base. The product range includes quicklime, hydrated lime, natural hydraulic lime, graded chalk, aggregates and other specialist products and services.
Over the last few years, Singleton Birch has worked to optimize production operations. They have moved from a localized, plant-based approach to a centralized control room scenario with field-based operators communicating directly with the CCR (Central Control Room).