The first step we are going to take is to create a platform:
- From the console dashboard page, click on the Create Resource button.
- From the following screen, select Internet of Things Platform:
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- Provide a Service name and set the fields as applicable:
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- Click on the Create button. Once the platform has been created, you should be redirected to a page similar to the one illustrated here:
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- Click on the Launch button to navigate ...