Use Cases
The use cases in this section show end-to-end OIBus deployments with concrete network diagrams, configuration examples, and tips on access rights, firewall rules, and connector tuning.
Each use case covers a specific South → North pairing. Before following a use case, make sure you have read the relevant connector reference pages linked at the top of each guide.
| Use case | South connector | North connector |
|---|---|---|
| OPC UA → OIAnalytics | OPC UA | OIAnalytics |
| Microsoft SQL Server → Azure Blob Storage | MSSQL | Azure Blob Storage |
| ADS / TwinCAT → OIAnalytics | ADS | OIAnalytics |
| Modbus → File Writer | Modbus | File Writer |
| Aspen IP21 → Amazon S3 | ODBC (via OIBus Agent) | Amazon S3 |
| OSIsoft PI → OIAnalytics | OSIsoft PI (via OIBus Agent) | OIAnalytics |
| Advanced multi-network setup | Multiple | Multiple |
New to OIBus?
Start with the OPC UA → OIAnalytics use case — it covers the most common deployment pattern and introduces the key concepts used across all other use cases.