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The audit consists of reviewing the installation, configuration and use of PI System™ and its components, ending with the delivery of an audit report. The service is performed on site by professionals from PIPER Solutions, certified by OSIsoft as specialists in PI System infrastructure and installation.

The scope of this package is limited to a single site consist of 1 PI Server node, up to 5 interface nodes, 1 System Manager node, 3 custom or third-party applications and up to 5 PI Client stations.

Audit main objective

  • Audit the existing PI System architecture in its current state.
  • Diagnose System security and performance problems.
  • Specify the conditions for the use of licenses and versions.
  • Evaluate current management practices and propose improvements.
  • Propose a scalable system growth plan.
  • Evaluate the functionality and usefulness of third-party applications.
  • Provide a support plan and improve system performance and usage.
  • Provide a backup plan for the system.
  • Give a report and recommendations for improvement.

Benefit

  • Ensure optimal growth of the PI System™.
  • Reduce indirect costs in managing the PI System™.
  • Opportunity to implement best practices for PI System™ Administration.
  • PIPER offers improvement and solution alternatives to current problems that can be identified in the PI System™ infrastructure.
  • Opportunity to optimize the full performance of the PI Server.

Contents of the Audit Report

  • 1. Introduction.
  • 2. Audit deliverables.
  • 3. Current PI System™ architecture, licenses and use.
  • 4. PI System™ Logs.
  • 5. PI System™ Performance Metrics.
  • 6. PI Data Archive™ Security Model.
  • 7. PI Asset Framework™ Security Model.
  • 8. PI Tags Configuration.
  • 9. Asset Framework.
  • 10. Backup status and procedure.
  • 11. Inventory of third-party applications.
  • 12. Management Practices.
  • 13. Recommendations based on Best Practices.
  • 14. High Availability Options.
  • 15. Conclusions.
  • 16. Evidence.

Other Complementary Services

PIPER implements a new installation of the PI System™ infrastructure, if you already have this service, you may also be interested in the implementation of the interface, managing your infrastructure or auditing the PI System™.

Audit service deliverables

1/6

    Software audit:

  • Pre-visit checklist review, confirmation that all essentials are met before continuing.
  • PI version inventory Server™, PI Client and PI Interface™.
  • Audit of license usage.
2/6

    Performance and configuration audit:

  • Review of the PI System ™ architecture.
  • Inventory of hardware and software.
  • Inspection of records PI System™.
  • PI System™ performance metrics and stress testing inspection.
  • Review the security model.
  • Review high availability options.
  • PI Tags configuration audit.
  • Review of PI System™ backups and restoration procedures.
3/6

    Audit of custom or third-party applications:

  • Architecture and functionality review of current or proposed third-party custom applications based on PI System.

    • Review of system administration practices.

  • Review of system administration practices.
4/6

    Audit of custom or third-party applications:

  • Estimate of services recommended by PIPER.
  • Estimate of training courses recommended by PIPER.
5/6
  • Brief presentation of findings and recommendations at the end of the audit service.
  • Presentation of technical support and help the client to obtain assistance from OSIsoft technical support.
6/6
  • Audit report (up to 80 pages).

Requirements to the Audit

Technical Support


Customer’s technical staff needs to be available to provide system access for the duration of the audit (PI System, Security, Network, and Control Systems) and must be available to answer questions about existing data sources.

A List


Customer must provide the list of nodes to be audited (PI Server, PI Interface nodes, Administrator console, Custom or third-party applications and clients).

Configuration Station


Customer must provide a configuration station with the PI System Management Tools™ (PI SMT) and Microsoft® Excel® software.

Network


Customer must provide an up-to-date network architecture drawing and arrange for safety training, and any permits required.

Security


Customer must guarantee the validation of the security permits required for access to their organization as a prerequisite to the visit.

Audit Schedule

The audit process, starts from order to completion, normally takes 3-4 weeks:

Week 1 - Communication of essentials. Confirmation of installation date with PIPER.

Week 2 - On-site visit (up to three days).

Week 3 - Prepare and transmit a final audit report.

Why request the PI System™ auditservice with PIPER?

PIPER Solutions professionals are certified by the PI System Installation Specialist and PI System Infrastructure Specialist, which accredit them to install all PI System components under the best practices recommended by OSIsoft®.

In addition, PIPER works closely with OSIsoft® development, training and technical support teams to ensure specialized knowledge and assistance in the OSIsoft product line it offers its customers.

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