How does Historical Data function in AVEVA Application Server?

Historical data in AVEVA Application Server is specifically designed to store historical process data, making it essential for analysis and reporting purposes. This functionality allows users to retrieve and analyze past process data, which can be crucial for generating insights into operational performance, identifying trends, and supporting decision-making processes.

The ability to store historical data provides a comprehensive repository where data can be archived over time, enabling users to perform in-depth analysis that may include looking at performance metrics, compliance reporting, or understanding the impact of changes in processes over time. This feature is vital in industries that require long-term records for regulatory compliance or operational performance tracking.

While processing data in real-time is critical for immediate decision-making, and visualizing trends can help in understanding patterns, these functionalities do not encompass the core purpose of historical data management in AVEVA Application Server. User permissions are also unrelated to historical data, focusing instead on access control and security settings.