Database Types in Experion Systems
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What are the two types of databases used in Experion?

  • Microsoft Databases
  • Honeywell Databases (correct)
  • Standard Windows Databases (correct)
  • Open-source Databases

    • Where does the Active Directory database reside?

    On a Domain Controller

    What type of information does the Security Account Manager (SAM) contain?

    Local Users and Groups

    Which of the following databases is an SQL database residing on Experion Servers?

    <p>Enterprise Model Database (EMDB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ Database contains Controller related information.

    <p>Engineering Repository</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is more than one Enterprise Model Database (EMDB) in an Experion System.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Quick Builder Database (QDB) consist of?

    <p>Channels, Controllers, Points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of information is stored in the Active Directory?

    <p>Users and Groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the System Repository (SR)?

    <p>To resolve tag parameters to handles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Dynamic Alarm Suppression Database (DASDB) stores alarm suppression information.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database is unique to the Experion system and can only be found once in the entire system?

    <p>EMDB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information does the ERDB primarily contain?

    <p>Configuration information for devices like C200 and C300</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which location is the IDB typically stored?

    <p>On any node where the ESM Server is installed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the RTDB on the primary Experion Server interact with Console Stations?

    <p>Changes made at the Console Stations are replicated to the primary RTDB.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of the RTDB in relation to redundant pairs?

    <p>They have different RTDBs with distinct information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Experion Server database contains information about SCADA points and controllers?

    <p>QDB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of database is present on every Experion Server, including those in clusters?

    <p>Real-Time Database (RTDB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the Security Account Manager (SAM)?

    <p>SAM contains Local Users and Groups information that varies by node.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following databases specifically contains dynamic alarm suppression information?

    <p>DASDB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ERDBs are there on each Experion Server?

    <p>One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database contains alarm suppression information?

    <p>Dynamic Alarm Suppression Database (DAS DB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database is specifically located on nodes with the Experion Support and Maintenance (ESM) Server installed?

    <p>IDB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of database is the Enterprise Model Database (EMDB)?

    <p>SQL database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Real Time Database (RTDB) located?

    <p>On Experion Servers and replicated to Console Stations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically managed within Active Directory?

    <p>Local user permissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Active Directory replicate information?

    <p>Changes are replicated to all other domain controllers in the domain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Engineering Repository Database (ERDB)?

    <p>Containing Controller related information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database is responsible for SCADA related information?

    <p>Quick Builder Database (QDB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would you find different Local Users and Groups in SAM across nodes?

    <p>Due to the unique security identifiers assigned by Windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many EMDBs can exist in a system with multiple Experion Server pairs?

    <p>Only one EMDB exists for the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Enterprise Model Database (EMDB) within the Experion System?

    <p>To centralize system operation parameters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the EMDB affected if redundant servers A and B are present in the system?

    <p>The master copy of EMDB will reside on server B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure does the Asset Model typically utilize within the Experion System?

    <p>A hierarchical tree structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does the Alarm Group Model serve within the EMDB?

    <p>To group points for alarming purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the System Model in the EMDB represent?

    <p>Limits of a system defined by server boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Distributed System Architecture (DSA), what facilitates communication between servers?

    <p>The EMDB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information does the System Definition and Configuration include?

    <p>Networking information of nodes and switches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the function of the servers classified as 'External to the system' within the EMDB?

    <p>They enable data sharing between different systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of defining assets in the Asset Model?

    <p>To assign them to specific operator roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of an Experion System is managed by the EMDB?

    <p>Defining and managing the system's structure and components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur for changes made to the EMDB to be effective?

    <p>Changes must be downloaded to the RTDB.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the Engineering Repository Database (ERDB) is true?

    <p>Portions of the ERDB can be downloaded to controllers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the System Repository (SR) acquire data?

    <p>It receives runtime information from the ERDB and Safety Manager database.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of file replication in the context of the Quick Builder Database (QDB)?

    <p>It facilitates redundancy by transferring backup files from the primary to the backup server.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an Experion system, where does the EMDB reside?

    <p>On only one server.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of controllers are supported by the Engineering Repository Database (ERDB)?

    <p>C200, C300, UOC/vUOC, and ACE controllers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the QDB database consist of?

    <p>Controllers, points, stations, and various types of meters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the purpose of the changes made through Configuration Studio?

    <p>To modify the online RTDB.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic of the ERDB in relation to the servers?

    <p>The master copy exists only on Server B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data does the System Repository (SR) resolve?

    <p>Tag parameters to handles used by client requests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database type is responsible for managing users and groups at a domain level?

    <p>Active Directory (AD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the Security Account Manager (SAM) in comparison to other databases?

    <p>Each instance of SAM may contain different Local Users and Groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following databases is specifically designed to handle alarm suppression information?

    <p>Dynamic Alarm Suppression Database (DAS DB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an Experion system, which of the following statements is true regarding the Enterprise Model Database (EMDB)?

    <p>Only one Experion Server pair will host the EMDB for the entire system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following databases stores SCADA related information?

    <p>Quick Builder Database (QDB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database is specifically responsible for storing configuration information for various controllers such as C200, C200E, C300, UOC, and vUOC?

    <p>Engineering Repository Database (ERDB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data can typically be found in the Real-Time Database (RTDB) of an Experion Server?

    <p>User and group data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Experion Support and Maintenance (ESM) Server is true?

    <p>It may house the IDB on an Experion Server.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of redundancy, how is the RTDB treated in redundant Experion Server pairs?

    <p>The RTDB differs on the redundant pair, but retains synchronization features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many types of databases are present on each Experion Server?

    <p>Three databases: RTDB, QDB, and ERDB.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following databases is replicated to Console Stations within its cluster?

    <p>Real Time Database (RTDB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Security Account Manager (SAM) from Active Directory?

    <p>SAM is unique to each machine, while Active Directory is uniform across the domain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database contains information specifically related to alarm suppression?

    <p>Dynamic Alarm Suppression Database (DAS DB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are changes made in Active Directory handled across domain controllers?

    <p>Changes are replicated to all other domain controllers in the domain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information does the Engineering Repository Database (ERDB) primarily include?

    <p>Controller-related information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does the Asset Model in the Experion System primarily define?

    <p>All assets within the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the System Model in the EMDB?

    <p>It represents the limits of a system defined by the servers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option accurately describes the role of Distributed System Architecture (DSA)?

    <p>It allows servers to share data, alarms, and messages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Alarm Group Model within the EMDB?

    <p>To categorize alarms for efficient management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a system with redundant servers A and B, where does the master copy of the EMDB reside?

    <p>On server B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key functionality does the System Definition and Configuration provide?

    <p>It specifies the networking information of control units.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the EMDB utilized during software installation in an Experion System?

    <p>It determines which server will host the EMDB.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database specifically stores alarm suppression information on every Experion Server?

    <p>Dynamic Alarm Suppression Database (DASDB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Real-Time Database (RTDB) in an Experion Server?

    <p>It contains configuration for controllers and SCADA points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database provides configuration information for multiple types of controllers including C200 and C300?

    <p>Engineering Repository Database (ERDB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the presence of EMDB in the Experion System?

    <p>The EMDB exists once in the entire Experion System.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are changes made to the RTDB from Console Stations handled?

    <p>Changes are replicated to the RTDB on the primary Experion Server.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On which type of nodes is the IDB typically found in the Experion System?

    <p>On nodes where the Experion Support and Maintenance (ESM) Server is installed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the RTDB on redundant pairs of Experion Servers?

    <p>The RTDBs are identical on both servers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key information does the QDB primarily contain?

    <p>Configuration for SCADA points and controllers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Database Types

    • Experion uses two types of databases:
      • Standard Windows Databases
      • Honeywell Databases

    Windows Databases

    • Active Directory:

      • Resides on a Domain Controller.
      • Contains information regarding:
        • Users and Groups
        • Group policy objects
        • Computers
        • Subnets
        • Sites
        • DNS Zones
      • Information is replicated across all domain controllers in the domain.

    • Security Account Manager (SAM):

      • Resides on all non-domain controller machines, including servers and stations.
      • Contains Local Users and Groups.
      • Each machine has a unique SAM database with different security identifiers (SIDs).
      • SAM accounts typically have the same names and passwords in different nodes, providing "workgroup type" security.

    ### Honeywell Databases

    • Real-Time Database (RTDB):

      • Resides on Experion Servers.
      • Each Experion Server has its own RTDB that's replicated to the Console Stations in its cluster.
      • Contains Experion configuration items, including users, groups, stations, assets, controllers, and points.
      • Changes made to the RTDB from a Console Station are applied to the primary Experion Server and replicated to the Console Station’s RTDB.
      • Accessible through Station and Configuration Studio.

    • Enterprise Model Database (EMDB):

      • SQL database that resides on a single Experion Server pair within the system.
      • Contains server information, assets, alarm groups, and network equipment.
      • Master copy resides on one server within a redundant pair.
      • Downloaded to the RTDBs of all servers in the system.
      • Used through Configuration Studio.

    • Engineering Repository Database (ERDB):

      • SQL database that resides on Experion Servers.
      • Contains controller-related information, including configuration for C200, C200E, C300, UOC, and vUOC controllers.
      • Master copy resides on one server within a redundant pair.
      • Downloaded to the RTDBs of the servers and directly to the controllers.

    • Quick Builder Database (QDB):

      • SQL database that resides on Experion Servers.
      • Contains information related to Quick Builder, including channels, controllers, points, stations, printers, equipment, and EFM meters.
      • Downloaded to the RTDB of the local Experion Server.

    • Installation Database (IDB):

      • Resides on the Experion Support and Maintenance (ESM) Server.
      • Contains node configuration information.
      • May reside on an Experion Server, an Experion Application Server, or a non-Experion node.

    • Dynamic Alarm Suppression Database (DAS DB):

      • SQL database that resides on Experion Servers.
      • Contains alarm suppression information.
      • Accessed through an XML file.

    ### System Model

    • Represents the limits of an Experion System.
    • Defined by specifying the servers that are part of the system.
    • Includes servers that are "external to the system" for DSA communication.

    ### Asset Model

    • Defines all assets within the system.
    • Assets are assigned to operators and stations to determine their Scope of Responsibility.
    • Assets are hierarchical and similar to “units" in TPS.

    ### Alarm Group Model

    • Groups unrelated points for alarming purposes.

    ### System Definition and Configuration

    • Includes specifying the networking information of:
      • Nodes
      • Switches
      • Control firewalls

    ### Single Experion System: One EMDB

    • Recommends one EMDB per system for all servers.
    • Distributed System Architecture (DSA) allows servers to share data, alarms, messages, and history with each other.

    ### EMDB Entries Downloaded to RTDB

    • Changes to the EMDB are synced to the RTDBs of all servers through Configuration Studio.
    • EMDB is offline, so changes must be downloaded to the online RTDB to be effective.

    ### System Repository (SR)

    • Allows the CDA service to resolve tag parameters by clients to handles.
    • SDA service uses handles to request data from controllers.
    • Experion uses a push model; runtime information is sent from the ERDB and Safety Manager database to the SR.

    ### Quick Builder Database Replication

    • Backup and restore functionality exists for Quick Builder database redundancy.
    • File Replication is used to transfer backup files from the primary server to the secondary server.

    Database Types

    • Two types of databases are used in Experion: standard Windows and Honeywell
    • Windows Databases:
      • Active Directory: located on Domain Controllers
      • Security Account Manager (SAM): located on all non-domain controller machines, including servers and stations
    • Honeywell Databases:
      • Real Time Database (RTDB): Located on Experion Servers, replicated to Console Stations in the same cluster
      • Enterprise Model Database (EMDB): SQL database located on one Experion Server pair within the system
      • Engineering Repository Database (ERDB): SQL database located on Experion Servers, contains controller-related information
      • Quick Builder Database (QDB): SQL database located on Experion Servers, contains SCADA-related information
      • Dynamic Alarm Suppression Database (DAS DB): SQL database located on Experion Servers, contains alarm suppression information

    Active Directory Information

    • Active Directory is a Windows database that contains information on:
      • Users and Groups: centrally managed by a System Administrator
      • Group Policy Objects
      • Computers
      • Subnets and various Sites
      • DNS Zones
    • All domain controllers in the domain share the same Active Directory information, changes are replicated.

    Security Account Manager (SAM)

    • SAM is a standard Windows database located on each machine that is not a domain controller.
    • Contains Local Users and Groups.
    • Different on every node, Windows assigns a different security identifier (SID) to each user.
    • Provides 'workgroup type' security.

    Honeywell Databases

    • Real-Time Database (RTDB):
      • Each Experion Server contains its own RTDB.
      • The RTDB is replicated to all Console Stations in the server's cluster.
      • Changes made to the RTDB are replicated to the primary Experion Server and then to the Console Stations.
      • Can be accessed through Station and Configuration Studio.
    • Enterprise Model Database (EMDB):
      • Located on only one Experion Server pair in the entire system.
      • Contains information about:
        • Servers (System Model)
        • Assets
        • Alarm Groups
        • Networking Equipment
      • Downloaded to the RTDB of all servers in the system.
      • Can be accessed by Configuration Studio, and changes must be downloaded to the RTDB to be effective.
    • Engineering Repository Database (ERDB):
      • Contains control strategies for various controllers (C200, C200E, C300, UOC, vUOC).
      • Portions of the ERDB are downloaded to the server's RTDB, and other portions are downloaded directly to the controller.
    • Quick Builder Database (QDB):
      • Contains information about:
        • Channels
        • Controllers
        • Points
        • Stations
        • Printers
        • Equipment
        • EFM Meters
      • Downloaded to the local Experion Server's RTDB.
    • System Repository (SR):
      • Allows the CDA service to resolve tag.parameters to handles.
      • Handles are used to request data from controllers.
      • Runtime information is pushed from ERDB and Safety Manager database to the SR.
    • Dynamic Alarm Suppression Database (DASDB):
      • Contains alarm suppression information.
      • Located on each Experion Server.

    System Model

    • Represents the limits of a system.
    • Defined by specifying the servers that are part of the system.
    • Allows DSA communication between all servers defined in the EMDB, regardless of system.

    Asset Model

    • Defines all assets within the system.
    • Assets are assigned to operators and stations to determine their scope of responsibility.
    • Similar to 'unit' in TPS.
    • Typically structured in a hierarchical tree.

    Alarm Group Model

    • Allows grouping of unrelated points for alarming purposes.

    System Definition and Configuration

    • Typically includes specifying networking information of nodes, switches, control firewalls, etc.

    DSA Architecture

    • Distributed System Architecture (DSA) allows servers to share data, alarms, messages, and history.
    • Changes to the EMDB are replicated to the RTDBs of all servers.

    Backup & Redundancy

    • The SQL server has a backup and restore functionality for Quick Builder database redundancy.
    • File Replication is used to transfer backup files from the primary server to the backup.

    Database Types

    • Experion uses two types of databases: standard Windows and Honeywell.

    Standard Windows Databases

    • Active Directory resides on a Domain Controller.
      • It centrally manages users, groups, computers, subnets, sites, and DNS zones.
      • Changes to Active Directory are replicated to all domain controllers.
    • Security Account Manager (SAM) resides on all non-domain controller machines.
      • It contains local users and groups.
      • Each machine has a unique SAM database.

    Honeywell Databases

    • Real Time Database (RTDB) resides on each Experion Server.
      • RTDBs are replicated to Console Stations in the same cluster.
      • Contains crucial information such as users, groups, stations, assets, channels, controllers, and points.
    • Enterprise Model Database (EMDB) is an SQL database residing on one Experion Server pair.
      • Manages the system model, assets, alarm groups, and networking equipment.
      • EMDB contents are downloaded to the RTDB of all servers.
    • Engineering Repository Database (ERDB) is an SQL database residing on Experion Servers.
      • Contains configuration information for C200, C200E, C300, UOC, and vUOC controllers.
      • Portions of the ERDB are downloaded to the RTDB and controllers.
    • Quick Builder Database (QDB) is an SQL database residing on Experion Servers.
      • Contains configuration for SCADA points and controllers, built using Quick Builder.
      • Data is downloaded to the RTDB of the local Experion Server.
    • Dynamic Alarm Suppression Database (DAS DB) is an SQL database residing on Experion Servers.
      • Contains alarm suppression information.

    System Model

    • Defines boundaries of an Experion system by listing participating servers.
    • Allows communication between servers, even if they are in different systems.

    Asset Model

    • Defines all assets within the system, assigning them to operators and stations.
    • Determines the scope of responsibility for operators.

    Alarm Group Model

    • Allows grouping of points that are not related for alarming purposes.

    Single Experion System

    • A single EMDB resides on one server within the system.
    • Distributed System Architecture (DSA) enables data sharing between servers.

    ERDB

    • Contains control strategies for C200/C200E, C300, UOC/vUOC, and ACE controllers.
    • Portions are downloaded to RTDB and controllers.

    System Repository (SR)

    • Used by the CDA service to resolve tag parameters and request data from controllers.
    • Employs a push model, receiving runtime information from ERDB and Safety Manager database.

    Quick Builder Database (QDB)

    • Contains information created with Quick Builder: channels, controllers, points, stations, printers, equipment, and flow meters.
    • Uses file replication for backup redundancy.

    Database Types

    • Two types of databases are used in Experion: Standard Windows Databases and Honeywell Databases

    Windows Databases

    • Active Directory resides on a Domain Controller, manages information such as:
      • Users and Groups
      • Group Policy Objects
      • Computers
      • Subnets and Sites
      • DNS Zones
    • Security Account Manager (SAM) resides on non-domain controller machines, and contains:
      • Local Users and Groups

    Honeywell Databases

    • Real-Time Database (RTDB)
      • Resides on Experion servers.
      • Each Experion Server in a cluster has an independent RTDB that is replicated to Console Stations.
      • Contains configuration items related to:
        • Users and Groups
        • Stations (Flex and Conso)
        • Assets
        • Channels, Controllers, and Points
    • Enterprise Model Database (EMDB)
      • An SQL database that resides on a single Experion Server pair within a system.
      • Contains information about:
        • Servers (System Model)
        • Assets
        • Alarm Groups
        • Networking Equipment
      • The EMDB is downloaded to the RTDB of all Experion Servers in the system.
    • Engineering Repository Database (ERDB)
      • An SQL database residing on Experion Servers, containing information about:
        • C200, C200E, C300, UOC, and vUOC controllers
      • Portions of the ERDB are downloaded to the RTDB of the server and to the controllers.
    • Quick Builder Database (QDB)
      • An SQL database residing on Experion servers.
      • Stores information built using Quick Builder, including:
        • Channels
        • Controllers
        • Points
        • Stations
        • Printers
        • Equipment
        • EFM meters
      • The QDB is downloaded to the RTDB of the local Experion Server.
    • Dynamic Alarm Suppression Database (DAS DB)
      • An SQL database residing on an Experion Server, containing alarm suppression information.

    System Model

    • Represents the limits of an Experion system defined by the servers included in that system.
    • Allows for communication between servers within and outside the system through Distributed System Architecture (DSA).

    Asset Model

    • Defines assets within the system and assigns them to operators and stations, determining their Scope of Responsibility.
    • Typically structured in a hierarchical tree.

    Alarm Group Model

    • Allows grouping of unrelated points for alarming purposes.

    Single Experion System Architecture

    • A recommended architecture uses clusters of servers in one system, with a single EMDB.
    • The EMDB is present on one server in the system.
    • DSA enables servers to share data, alarms, messages, and history.
    • Changes to the EMDB are automatically replicated to all servers.

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