1 hr 28 min
MQTT with Arlen Nipper, Matt Parris and Aron Semle 4.0 Solutions Podcast
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- Technology
Introduction
Overview of MQTT sparkplug protocol origins and its evolution. Timestamp: 0:00
Early MQTT Developments
Anandi recounts the early development of MQTT from its inception through its current applications.
Historical perspective on SCADA systems and communication protocols during the 1980s and 1990s, featuring discussions on the use of 300 baud modems and DEC PDP 11. Timestamp: 4:53
Transition in SCADA Technologies
Detailed exploration of SCADA technology advancements in the 1990s and the impact of deregulation on service providers. Timestamp: 9:57
Evolution of MQTT as a messaging protocol for industrial automation, its adoption by Phillips 66, and its development into a more efficient protocol. Timestamp: 16:49
Sparkplug Protocol Development
Origin and development of Sparkplug A and its evolution into Sparkplug B for improved efficiency and open-source accessibility. Timestamp: 22:04
Discussion on the broader application of MQTT and Sparkplug in process control and beyond, emphasizing community-driven expansions and usage. Timestamp: 27:13
Technical Deep Dive into MQTT and Sparkplug
Exploring the technical specifics of MQTT and Sparkplug protocols, including their architecture, data efficiency, and reliability improvements. Timestamp: 35:28
Panel discussion on expanding MQTT broker capabilities and the need for standardized MQTT plugins. Timestamp: 40:46
Integration and Standardization Efforts
Utilizing MQTT and OPC UA for enhanced IoT data communication and the challenges with standardization. Timestamp: 46:29
Approaches to using MQTT and Sparkplug for effective data integration and management. Timestamp: 53:30
Data Management and Quality of Service
Focus on using Snowflake for unified data management and preserving schema integrity. Timestamp: 57:48
Examination of Quality of Service (QoS) in SCADA systems, addressing safety concerns and data integrity. Timestamp: 1:02:29
Infrastructure and Security
Discussion on IoT infrastructure improvements, TCP vs. UDP protocols, and the importance of message ordering in industrial communications. Timestamp: 1:08:08
Insights into MQTT security enhancements and the implementation challenges of new versions of the spark plug standard. Timestamp: 1:12:18
Improving Messaging Architecture
Suggestions for enhancing Sparkplug messaging architecture, including the use of hierarchical structures and smart subscriptions. Timestamp: 1:18:02
Cloud Computing and Standardization
Deliberation on the impact of cloud computing on data management, emphasizing the role of Snowflake and the standardization efforts around Sparkplug. Timestamp: 1:23:51
These notes outline the key topics and discussions held during the podcast, providing listeners with a clear roadmap of the content and the timestamps for specific segments.
Introduction
Overview of MQTT sparkplug protocol origins and its evolution. Timestamp: 0:00
Early MQTT Developments
Anandi recounts the early development of MQTT from its inception through its current applications.
Historical perspective on SCADA systems and communication protocols during the 1980s and 1990s, featuring discussions on the use of 300 baud modems and DEC PDP 11. Timestamp: 4:53
Transition in SCADA Technologies
Detailed exploration of SCADA technology advancements in the 1990s and the impact of deregulation on service providers. Timestamp: 9:57
Evolution of MQTT as a messaging protocol for industrial automation, its adoption by Phillips 66, and its development into a more efficient protocol. Timestamp: 16:49
Sparkplug Protocol Development
Origin and development of Sparkplug A and its evolution into Sparkplug B for improved efficiency and open-source accessibility. Timestamp: 22:04
Discussion on the broader application of MQTT and Sparkplug in process control and beyond, emphasizing community-driven expansions and usage. Timestamp: 27:13
Technical Deep Dive into MQTT and Sparkplug
Exploring the technical specifics of MQTT and Sparkplug protocols, including their architecture, data efficiency, and reliability improvements. Timestamp: 35:28
Panel discussion on expanding MQTT broker capabilities and the need for standardized MQTT plugins. Timestamp: 40:46
Integration and Standardization Efforts
Utilizing MQTT and OPC UA for enhanced IoT data communication and the challenges with standardization. Timestamp: 46:29
Approaches to using MQTT and Sparkplug for effective data integration and management. Timestamp: 53:30
Data Management and Quality of Service
Focus on using Snowflake for unified data management and preserving schema integrity. Timestamp: 57:48
Examination of Quality of Service (QoS) in SCADA systems, addressing safety concerns and data integrity. Timestamp: 1:02:29
Infrastructure and Security
Discussion on IoT infrastructure improvements, TCP vs. UDP protocols, and the importance of message ordering in industrial communications. Timestamp: 1:08:08
Insights into MQTT security enhancements and the implementation challenges of new versions of the spark plug standard. Timestamp: 1:12:18
Improving Messaging Architecture
Suggestions for enhancing Sparkplug messaging architecture, including the use of hierarchical structures and smart subscriptions. Timestamp: 1:18:02
Cloud Computing and Standardization
Deliberation on the impact of cloud computing on data management, emphasizing the role of Snowflake and the standardization efforts around Sparkplug. Timestamp: 1:23:51
These notes outline the key topics and discussions held during the podcast, providing listeners with a clear roadmap of the content and the timestamps for specific segments.
1 hr 28 min