# TDengine IDMP Documentation > TDengine IDMP (Industrial Data Management Platform) is an AI-native industrial data management platform designed to manage, analyze, and extract business insights from industrial operational data. It works in tandem with TDengine TSDB (a high-performance time-series database) to provide asset modeling, data contextualization, real-time analytics, visualization, event management, and AI-powered insights. ## Getting Started - [Introduction](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/01-introduction): Product overview, architecture, core concepts (Elements, Attributes, Events, Panels, Dashboards, Insights, Templates), and comparison with traditional historians like PI System. - [Quick Start (Cloud)](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/02-get-started/01-get-started-cloud): Get started with TDengine IDMP on the cloud. - [Quick Start (Docker)](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/02-get-started/02-get-started-docker): Deploy TDengine IDMP using Docker. - [Quick Start (Installer)](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/02-get-started/03-get-started-installer): Install TDengine IDMP using the installer package. - [Experiencing IDMP](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/02-get-started/04-experiencing-idmp): Walkthrough of key features after installation. ## Data Modeling - [Elements](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/03-data-modeling/01-elements): The fundamental unit of the asset model — how to create and organize elements in a hierarchical tree structure. - [Attributes](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/03-data-modeling/02-attributes): Define data dimensions on elements, including static values, dynamic time-series references, and derived attributes. - [Data Contextualization](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/03-data-modeling/03-data-contextualization): Attach metadata and business context to raw sensor data. - [Data Standardization](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/03-data-modeling/04-data-standardization): Normalize data across systems using engineering units, enumeration sets, and templates. - [Finding Elements](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/03-data-modeling/05-finding-elements): Search and navigate the asset tree. ## Visualization - [Panels](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/04-visualization/01-panels): Create trend charts, gauges, tables, status timelines, maps, and other visualization components. - [Chart Types](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/04-visualization/02-chart-types): Reference for all supported chart and panel types. - [Panel Insights](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/04-visualization/03-panel-insights): AI-generated interpretations attached to individual panels. - [Dashboards](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/04-visualization/04-dashboards): Compose multiple panels into cohesive operational views per element. - [Sharing](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/04-visualization/05-sharing): Share dashboards with team members or embed them externally. - [Scheduled Reports](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/04-visualization/06-scheduled-reports): Automatically export and distribute dashboards on a schedule. - [Panel & Dashboard Templates](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/04-visualization/07-panel-dashboard-templates): Reusable visualization structures for consistent asset monitoring. ## Canvas Panels - [Canvas Panels](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/05-canvas-panels): Build custom interactive schematic diagrams with live data overlays. ## Events - [Event Templates](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/06-events/01-event-templates): Define reusable event structures for operational occurrences. - [Browsing Events](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/06-events/02-browsing-events): Navigate and filter event history across elements. - [Event Detail](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/06-events/03-event-detail): Inspect individual event records with associated data snapshots. - [Alerts and Notifications](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/06-events/04-alerts-and-notifications): Configure alert rules and notification routing. - [Acknowledgment](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/06-events/05-acknowledgment): Acknowledge events and track operational responses. - [Trend Analysis](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/06-events/06-trend-analysis): Analyze time-series trends correlated with events. - [Root Cause Analysis](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/06-events/07-root-cause-analysis): Investigate contributing factors to operational events. ## Real-Time Analysis - [Browsing Analyses](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/07-real-time-analysis/01-browsing-analyses): View configured real-time analyses for elements. - [Creating Analysis](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/07-real-time-analysis/02-creating-analysis): Define real-time analytics rules on element attributes. - [Trigger Types](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/07-real-time-analysis/03-trigger-types): Configure periodic, event-driven, or threshold-based analysis triggers. - [Calculation](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/07-real-time-analysis/04-calculation): Define formulas and expressions for derived metrics. - [Generating Events](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/07-real-time-analysis/05-generating-events): Automatically create event records from analysis conditions. - [AI Analysis](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/07-real-time-analysis/06-ai-analysis): Use AI to automatically generate analysis rules from data patterns. - [Analysis Templates](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/07-real-time-analysis/07-analysis-templates): Reusable analysis configurations for standardized monitoring. ## AI-Powered Insights - [Connecting to LLM](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/08-ai-powered-insights/01-connecting-to-llm): Configure the connection to a large language model provider. - [AI-Generated Panels](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/08-ai-powered-insights/02-ai-generated-panels): Automatically generate relevant panels based on element data and context (Proactive Push). - [AI Panel Insights](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/08-ai-powered-insights/03-ai-panel-insights): AI-generated narratives and interpretations for individual panels. - [AI-Generated Analyses](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/08-ai-powered-insights/04-ai-generated-analyses): Automatically create real-time analysis rules using AI. - [AI Composite Metrics](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/08-ai-powered-insights/05-ai-composite-metrics): AI-derived aggregated KPIs across multiple attributes. - [Natural Language Queries](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/08-ai-powered-insights/06-natural-language-queries): Ask questions about operational data in plain language (AI Q&A / Smart Data Query). - [Anomaly Detection](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/08-ai-powered-insights/07-anomaly-detection): Automatically identify abnormal patterns in time-series data. - [Forecasting](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/08-ai-powered-insights/08-forecasting): Predict future values and trends based on historical data. - [Missing Data Imputation](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/08-ai-powered-insights/09-missing-data-imputation): Fill gaps in time-series data using intelligent interpolation. - [Root Cause Analysis](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/08-ai-powered-insights/10-root-cause-analysis): AI-assisted investigation of anomalies and failures. ## Advanced Analytics - [Advanced Analytics](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/09-advanced-analytics): Batch analysis, trend comparison, clustering, regression, and other statistical methods. ## Excel Add-in - [Excel Add-in](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/10-excel-add-in): Access and analyze IDMP data directly within Microsoft Excel. ## Collaboration - [Collaboration](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/11-collaboration): Team-based workflows, access control, and shared workspaces. ## Data Ingestion - [Connections](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/12-data-ingestion/01-connections): Configure connections to TDengine TSDB and other time-series data sources. - [Data In](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/12-data-ingestion/02-data-in): Ingest data into IDMP from various sources. - [Building Data Models from TSDB](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/12-data-ingestion/03-building-data-models-from-tsdb): Automatically synchronize asset topology from TDengine TSDB. ## Libraries - [Libraries](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/13-libraries): Manage engineering unit sets, enumeration sets, and other shared reference data. ## Administration - [Deployment Architecture](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/14-administration/01-deployment-architecture): Understand IDMP deployment topologies and component relationships. - [Planning](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/14-administration/02-planning): Capacity planning and pre-installation checklist. - [Installation](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/14-administration/03-installation): Install and configure TDengine IDMP in various environments. - [User Management](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/14-administration/04-user-management): Create and manage users, roles, and permissions. - [System Configuration](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/14-administration/05-system-configuration): Configure system-level settings and preferences. - [Backup & Restore](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/14-administration/06-backup-restore): Back up and restore IDMP configuration and data. - [Sample Data](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/14-administration/07-sample-data): Load sample datasets for testing and demonstration. ## Integration - [Client SDKs](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/15-integrating-with-other-systems/01-client-sdk): Java, Python, and other client SDKs for programmatic access to IDMP. - [MCP Interface](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/15-integrating-with-other-systems/02-mcp-interface): Model Context Protocol interface for AI agent access to industrial data. - [Embedding Panels](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/15-integrating-with-other-systems/03-embedding-panels): Embed IDMP panels and dashboards into external web applications. ## Best Practices - [Best Practices](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/16-best-practices): Recommended patterns for data modeling, analysis configuration, and large-scale deployments. ## Tutorials - [Tutorials](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/17-tutorials): Step-by-step guides for common workflows and use cases. ## Troubleshooting - [Troubleshooting](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/18-troubleshooting): Diagnose and resolve common issues with installation, connectivity, and performance. ## Reference - [Glossary](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/19-glossary): Definitions of key terms and concepts used throughout IDMP. - [Roadmap](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/20-roadmap): Planned features and future development directions. - [Release History](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/21-release-history): Changelog and version history for TDengine IDMP. ## English Documentation - [English Documentation Home](https://idmpdocs.taosdata.com/en/): Full documentation in English covering all the same topics listed above, accessible with the `/en/` prefix.