Documentation

Complete documentation for DataForeman industrial data historian.

DataForeman Documentation

Note: This documentation is under active development. Some links may be broken or incomplete. Please report any issues on GitHub.

Comprehensive guides and references for getting the most out of DataForeman.

User Guides

Getting Started

Core Features

Device Connectivity

Administrator Guides

System Administration

API Reference

Troubleshooting


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Dashboard Creation & Management

Create and organize custom dashboards for visualizing your industrial data

Full Docker Guide

Deploy DataForeman with Docker Compose for development, staging, or production. This guide covers installation, configuration, upgrades, backup/restore, and troubleshooting.

Chart Composer

Create and analyze time-series charts with powerful visualization tools

Full Windows Guide

Complete guide to installing and running DataForeman on Windows. Covers installer setup, configuration, troubleshooting, and advanced options for Windows environments.

Build from Source Guide

Complete guide to building DataForeman from source code. Perfect for developers who want to customize, contribute, or understand the platform internals.

Device Connectivity

Connect to industrial devices using OPC UA, Siemens S7, and EtherNet/IP protocols

System Diagnostics & Monitoring

Monitor system health, view logs, and manage capacity

Troubleshooting

Diagnose and fix common DataForeman problems