The Challenge: UMH Classic Complexity
- Limitations of Kubernetes-based deployments for first-time users.
- Pain points: multi-step installation, OS requirements, and reduced flexibility in custom environments.

‍The Solution: UMH Core – Single Container Deployment
- Overview of UMH Core’s simplified Docker-based setup.
- How process isolation with S6 improves stability and scalability.
- Balancing ease of use with enterprise-level deployment capabilities.

‍Architecture & Deployment Scenarios
- Core components: Benthos-UMH, Kafka, and optional TimescaleDB, Grafana, MQTT.
- Running UMH Core in segmented networks, on industrial firewalls, Raspberry Pis, and even modern PLCs.

Core vs Classic & Roadmap
- How UMH Core complements UMH Classic and planned convergence of features.
- Guidance on when to choose Core or Classic for new projects.

Live Demo: Installing UMH Core
- Using the Management Console to select Core, configure environment variables, and run via Docker.
- Connecting devices and setting up the first data bridge.

Data Modeling & Governance
- Creating standardized data models to enforce structure and constraints.
- Using data contracts to maintain consistency across multiple sites and integrations.

Stream Processing & Versioning
- Mapping data points to contracts and validating them with Kafka schemas.
- Version control for data models to support evolving requirements without breaking existing integrations.

Configuration as Code
- Managing UMH Core setups with config files, Git integration, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Balancing drag-and-drop usability with automation for scale.