Learn about PI AF databases

PI AF stores the asset framework objects (elements, templates, and so on) in PI AF databases. You can have multiple databases in PI AF, although you can connect to only one database at a time. Typically, either PI System Explorer or PI Builder are used to create and modify databases. When you start PI System Explorer for the first time, it connects to the default PI AF database. If no databases are defined, PI System Explorer prompts you to create a new database.

Note: The Configuration database is used by PI AF clients, such as PI Web API, as they interact with PI AF. Do not use this database for your own application data.

Videos

For information on how to create PI AF databases, watch this video:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/P7Zopif-j-c?rel=0&controls=1

For information on how to work with multiple PI AF databases, watch this video:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/CN0R7cW3BUc?rel=0&controls=1

For information on the configuration database, watch this video:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/bfTnAeSinmo?rel=0&controls=1