Verifying Apache Kafka connection with IoT simulator

Verify that the Apache Kafka connection is established from the Maximo® Monitor application by using the IoT device simulator.

Procedure

  1. Log in to Maximo Application Suite as an admin user.
  2. Create a user by providing details, such as identity, entitlements, and application access to Maximo Monitor and the IoT tool.
  3. On the Catalog page, on the toolbar, click the AppSwitcher icon.
  4. Select Maximo Monitor and create device types and add metrics.
  5. Return to the Catalog page, and on the toolbar, click the AppSwitcher icon.
  6. Select IoT and create a device simulator.
  7. Configure the device simulator by selecting a device type, configuring the event and payload, and adding device.
  8. To verify that the simulation was successful, view the number of events that are shared in Simulation.