2- IT System Planning and Architecture

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Which port is used by Power Monitoring Expert services for client machine access to Designer, Vista, and/or Management Console?

13668

13670

57777

13666 (correct)

What is the purpose of port 1433 in the Power Monitoring Expert system?

Power meter access

SQL Server Instance (correct)

Web client and Internet access

Transfer real-time data

Which of the following ports is associated with the HTTPS protocol in the Power Monitoring Expert system?

139

13666

443 (correct)

For Engineering Client Access in Power Monitoring Expert, which ports are used for NetBIOS and Server Message Block?

139/445 Signup and view all the answers

What can be customized for the ION Real-time Data Service in terms of communication ports?

It can be configured to use another port Signup and view all the answers

What type of license does each user need to access PME web applications?

Client Access License Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following licenses is optional?

Data Exchange Module License Signup and view all the answers

What does the Measurement Statistics license include?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

How can the SQL Server license be acquired?

Purchased from Schneider Electric or use the free Express version Signup and view all the answers

Which software module deals with circuit breaker monitoring?

Breaker Performance Module Signup and view all the answers

What does the Backup Power Module design focus on?

Battery health monitoring Signup and view all the answers

Which module requires a specific license for each function?

Software Module Signup and view all the answers

What type of license is NOT mentioned as an option?

General Use License Signup and view all the answers

What is the first consideration in the planning checklist for a Power Monitoring Expert system installation?

System Architecture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following client types must be identified for a Power Monitoring Expert installation?

Web Clients Signup and view all the answers

What are the prerequisites to consider for the deployment of a Power Monitoring Expert system?

System Installation and upgrades Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consideration under IT requirements for Power Monitoring Expert?

Device Performance Signup and view all the answers

In the planning checklist, what should be understood regarding cybersecurity?

Security Needs of Customers Signup and view all the answers

What should be matched with device capabilities during planning?

Features and Modules Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to understand about licensing for the system?

Required License Types Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is important to consider for network connectivity in the planning process?

Device Connectivity Options Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Energy Analysis Dashboard Module design?

To generate energy consumption reports over time Signup and view all the answers

Which module is specifically designed for monitoring isolated power systems?

Insulation Monitoring Module Signup and view all the answers

What does the Event Notification Module Design provide?

Notifications of power system events via email or SMS Signup and view all the answers

Which security protocol does PME support for encrypted database connections?

TLS 1.2 Signup and view all the answers

What type of billing does the Energy Billing Module design include?

Energy-based billing with consumption monitoring Signup and view all the answers

What feature does the Power Quality Performance Module provide?

Analysis of power quality events and disturbances Signup and view all the answers

What should be done prior to installing PME to ensure secure communications?

Install an authority issued security certificate Signup and view all the answers

What happens if HTTP connections are enabled after PME installation?

Both HTTP and HTTPS connections will function Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of Windows accounts in PME?

For report subscriptions and database maintenance Signup and view all the answers

Which credential configuration is necessary when PME uses SQL Server authentication?

SQL database credentials Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended network security measure?

Cementing the USB drive Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options enhances the physical security of servers?

Personnel access restrictions Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of using an application like McAfee® Enterprise Policy Orchestrator?

For centralized security management Signup and view all the answers

Which security measure focuses on the management of remote access?

Managing wireless access Signup and view all the answers

Why is deep packet inspection firewall considered useful in network security?

It analyzes packet data for security threats Signup and view all the answers

What physical locking measure is recommended for servers?

Using a cable lock for computers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Planning Checklist

Consider the system architecture, standalone or distributed database.
Determine the types of clients and quantities required (Web, Engineering).
Plan the required computer hardware and operating system (OS, SQL Server).
Understand the network dependencies and plan accordingly.
Select required licenses for the PME, OS, SQL Server and other software.
Understand the prerequisites and options for new installations and upgrades.
Define the features and modules for users and user groups.
Understand the prerequisites and dependencies when designing features and modules.
Consider device network options, Ethernet or serial.
Match devices with features and modules based on capabilities, performance, and more.
Understand customer and application security needs.

IT Requirements

PME relies on specific ports for communication between components and devices.
Port 13666 is used for Power Monitoring Expert services accessing Designer, Vista, and Management Console.
Ports 13670 and 13668 are used when the system includes a secondary server.
Ports 1433 and 1434 are used for SQL Server Instance and SQL Server Browser respectively.
Port 139/445 is used for NetBIOS, Server Message Block, and Windows "File and Printer Sharing" for Engineering Client Access.
Port 80 is used for HTTP (required for Web client, Internet access, IIS server, EWS, and power meter access).
Port 443 is used for HTTPS Protocol.
Port 57777 is used for the ION Real-time Data Service to transfer real-time data to Power Monitoring Expert clients, but can be configured to use another port.
Determine which IP ports are required and which can be disabled, utilizing the PME System Guide for a complete list.

License Types

Client Access License is required for every user.
Software Module License is optional and is required for each module (Backup Power, Breaker Performance, Capacity Management, Energy Analysis Dashboard, Energy Analysis Reports, Energy Billing, Event Notification, Insulation Monitoring, and Power Quality Performance).
Data Exchange Module License is optional and includes Measurement Statistics, Export Report, OPC DA Server, VIP Modbus Slave, Measurement Aggregation, and COMTRADE export with ETL functionality.
Developer/Demo license is a special license requiring contact with Schneider Electric for details.
SQL Server license is optional and can be obtained from Schneider Electric, using the free Express version, or purchasing directly.

Planning System Installations

PME supports Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2 for encrypted database connections and web client communication using HTTPS.
The default configuration only allows HTTPS connections between PME application server and web clients.
To allow HTTP connections, enable HTTP and disable HTTPS.
Windows accounts are used for PME report subscriptions and database maintenance.
SQL Database server accounts are required for PME configured to use SQL Server authentication.
An EcoStruxure Web Services account is necessary if using EcoStruxure Web Services for data exchange.
Plan to have an authority-issued security certificate installed before or shortly after PME installation to support TLS 1.2.

Cybersecurity

Use industrial firewalls for network security.
Implement intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS, IPS).
Apply ISO27001 guidelines.
Manage wireless and remote access.
Ensure device security.
Utilize Deep Packet Inspection firewalls.
Physically secure device access.
Consider site security measures like personnel access restrictions, physically locking computers, cementing USB drives, removing CD-ROM drives, and implementing tools for centralized security management.
Utilize industrial, security-hardened PCs like Magelis Box.
Determine network and hardware locking measures to ensure the desired security level.

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This quiz covers essential aspects of planning IT systems, focusing on system architecture, client requirements, and hardware necessities. You will also learn about network dependencies, software licensing, and security considerations. Test your knowledge on creating effective strategies for system design and implementation.