Choose a Connectivity Method
Guidelines for selecting the optimal method for connecting to ThingWorx.
Guide Concept
In the world of IoT application development, connectivity refers to the infrastructure and protocols which connect devices to the cloud or network. Edge devices handle the interface between the physical world and the cloud.
ThingWorx provides you with several different tools for connecting to the Thingworx platform.
This guide is designed as an introduction to these tools, and will help you determine which to choose based on your specific requirements.
Guide Info
| Level | Getting Started |
| Est. Time | 30 Minutes |
| Published | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Author | Allen Smith |
You'll learn how to
- Pros and cons of different connection methods
- The connection method best suited for some typical applications
- Where to find detailed information about any connection method
Things used in this guide
Environment:
This guide requires a connection to the ThingWorx Foundation.
It assumes that you are utilizing the 30-day hosted Foundation server.
This guide could also be run through with a downloadable trial, but some instructions could require modification.
Software components:
ThingWorx Foundation
Previous knowledge