Understand how to use this guide

For best use of this guide, the following reading order is recommended:

1. Start with "Learn about the prescriptive topology approach" topic to learn about the methodology behind the topology designs.

2. Next, familiarize yourself with the "Learn about topology testing and metrics" topic to learn how topologies are tested and rated using performance envelope metrics.

3. Then, use the decision tree in the "Learn about the topology selection process" topic to find the correct topology for your use case.

4. Finally, follow the prescribed configurations and settings recommended for your topology (Understand Topology 1, Understand Topology 2, Understand Topology 3, or Understand Topology 4).

   Note: If you have questions about any of the topologies in this guide, please contact AVEVA Customer Support or your local AVEVA customer representative.