# Guides

- [Running Connectware at Scale: 9 Principles](/2-1-0/guides/operation-principles.md): Operational principles for scaling Connectware from first use cases to production.
- [Machine Connectivity](/2-1-0/guides/machine-connectivity.md): Seamlessly integrate machines and protocols with Connectware.
- [Connecting & Integrating a Siemens S7 Device](/2-1-0/guides/machine-connectivity/connecting-and-integrating-a-siemens-s7-device.md): How to integrate Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs with Connectware for seamless industrial data exchange.
- [Connecting an MQTT Client to Publish & Subscribe Data](/2-1-0/guides/machine-connectivity/connecting-an-mqtt-client-to-publish-and-subscribe-data.md): How to connect MQTT clients to Connectware for publishing and subscribing data.
- [Connecting & Integrating a Modbus/TCP Server](/2-1-0/guides/machine-connectivity/connecting-and-integrating-a-modbus-tcp-server.md): How to connect a Modbus/TCP server to Connectware.
- [Connecting & Integrating a SICK RFID Sensor via SOPAS](/2-1-0/guides/machine-connectivity/connecting-and-integrating-a-sick-rfid-sensor-via-sopas.md): How to connect a SICK RFID Sensor via SOPAS to Connectware.
- [Connecting a Machine via Heidenhain DNC Interface](/2-1-0/guides/machine-connectivity/connecting-a-machine-via-heidenhain-dnc-interface.md): How to connect a machine via Heidenhain DNC Interface to Connectware.
- [System Connectivity](/2-1-0/guides/system-connectivity.md): Integrating Connectware with higher-level systems and services.
- [Using Connectware as an OPC UA Client](/2-1-0/guides/system-connectivity/using-connectware-as-an-opc-ua-client.md): How to connect an OPC UA server to Connectware, including browsing the address space, identifying datapoints, mapping data to MQTT, and verifying integration.
- [Using Connectware as an OPC UA Server](/2-1-0/guides/system-connectivity/using-connectware-as-an-opc-ua-server.md): How to integrate and configure the OPC UA server in Connectware, including setup, node definition, and data mapping.
- [Deploying Connectware Behind a Corporate Proxy](/2-1-0/guides/system-connectivity/deploying-connectware-behind-a-corporate-proxy.md): Configure system, Docker, and Connectware proxy settings for deployment behind corporate proxies.
- [Elasticsearch Integration](/2-1-0/guides/system-connectivity/elasticsearch-integration.md): How to integrate Elasticsearch with Connectware, including setup, configuration, and streaming data from Connectware to Elasticsearch.
- [Azure IoT Hub Integration](/2-1-0/guides/system-connectivity/azure-iot-hub-integration.md): How to integrate Azure IoT Hub with Connectware, including setup, configuration, and mapping data between Connectware and Azure IoT Hub.
- [AWS IoT Greengrass Integration](/2-1-0/guides/system-connectivity/aws-iot-greengrass-integration.md): How to integrate Connectware with AWS IoT Core and Greengrass, including setup, configuration, and data flow between Connectware and AWS IoT services.
- [InfluxDB Service Integration](/2-1-0/guides/system-connectivity/influxdb-service-integration.md): How to deploy InfluxDB as a Connectware service, including setup, configuration, and integrating data from OPC UA to InfluxDB.
- [Docker Container Monitoring Using PRTG](/2-1-0/guides/system-connectivity/docker-container-monitoring-using-prtg.md): How to monitor Docker containers using PRTG, including secure setup and configuration of Docker for remote monitoring.
- [Ansible](/2-1-0/guides/ansible.md): Integrate Connectware into your automation workflows using the ready-made Ansible roles and playbooks.
- [Orchestrating Connectware with Ansible](/2-1-0/guides/ansible/orchestrating-connectware-with-ansible.md): How to orchestrate Connectware deployments and services using Ansible, including setup, playbook creation, and lifecycle management.
- [Automated Connectware Deployment Using GitLab CI/CD & Ansible](/2-1-0/guides/ansible/automated-connectware-deployment-via-gitlab-cicd-and-ansible.md): How to automate Connectware deployment using GitLab CI/CD and Ansible, including pipeline setup, playbook configuration, and service orchestration.