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6.3.8.3.5 Support Layer

The Support Layer works transversally, supporting the other functionalities offering services such
as auditing, monitoring and security.

• Repository of the Platform's configuration so that there is a centralized place of storage of all
this.

• Web Environment of Configuration Management allows the management of all this through a
Web application, including REST management interfaces.

• Connectors with Security Repositories to delegate platform security to the City User Manager
(LDAP).

6.3.8.3.6 SC Platform Metrics

The metrics of the SSC Platform allow the capabilities of a Platform to be assessed qualitatively
(and not quantitatively) in a global way.

• Degree of adaptation to the model of layers and functionalities of the Platform model for the
operation of city services.
• The modularity of the Platform: Ability to install specific modules at an initial time and expand
components and extend functionalities.

• Integration with other Platforms: Ability to import or export data to other platforms.
• Based on open standards: The entire Platform must be based on open standards, guaranteeing
scalability and modularity. Within this criterion, open-source and commercial platforms can fit.

• Supported IoT protocols: Must be based on standard protocols and technologies versus
proprietary technologies.
• Extension capacity of the Platform: In this area, the technology changes very quickly, so the
Platform must be able to extend to add new capabilities protocols.

• Support a Big Data approach in a Smart City; a massive volume of data is generated, so this
support is essential as it can evaluate, at this point, aspects such as the differentiation between
real-time and historical data or Hadoop support.
• Support Open Data approach: The Platform must include access to Open Data according to
open standards. Metrics should evaluate, for example, aspects such as support for standards
such as RDF, oData, XM, or the use of products such as CKAN.

• The Platform could provide service in an on-premises and/or cloud model, depending on the
client's requirements. Metrics may include the assessment of Support for the standards-based
Cloud approach.
• The inclusion of GIS capabilities allows georeferencing of the information and consulting and
representing this information.

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