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romanett 5edb512ab7 Stricter validation and error handling in GDS server & Server Method Call validation (#3746)
* Stricter validation and error handling in GDS server

- Allow empty DatabaseStorePath for in-memory operation
- Select database type dynamically in GdsNodeManagerFactory
- Enforce required fields and argument validation in ApplicationsDatabaseBase
- Prevent duplicate application URIs in LinqApplicationsDatabase
- Propagate argument errors as OPC UA service exceptions in ApplicationsNodeManager
- Remove obsolete attribute from ParsedNodeId
- Refactor MasterNodeManager write/call validation to async with improved permission checks and attribute caching
- Update UAReferenceServer.ctt.xml test data with non-empty credentials
- Improves robustness, security, error reporting, and test coverage

* Add method-state resolver API for call validation and tests

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* fixes

* fix

* Fix GDS ClientTest expectations for stricter app validation

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* Fix AOT GDS fixture for RSA secured endpoint

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* Update app registration logic and audit event sources

Refactor application registration to separate update and create logic, introducing UpdateApplication in database interfaces and implementations. Improve error handling and validation, ensure unique ApplicationUris, and enhance certificate revocation logging. Standardize audit event source names and add ToString override to BaseVariableState. Update server queries for correct pagination.

* fixes

* Add wildcard match coverage for ApplicationsDatabaseBase

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OPC Foundation UA .NET Standard Reference Server

Introduction

The console reference server can be configured using several console parameters. Some of these parameters are explained in more detail below.

To see all available parameters call console reference server with the parameter -h.

Reverse Connect

The OPC UA reverse connect feature allows an OPC UA server to initiate the connection to a client, rather than the traditional model where clients connect to servers. This is particularly useful in scenarios where the server is behind a firewall or NAT, making it difficult for clients to directly connect to it.

How to use Reverse Connect

To enable reverse connect mode, specify the client endpoint URL using the --rc or --reverseconnect parameter:

dotnet ConsoleReferenceServer.dll --rc=opc.tcp://localhost:65300

or

dotnet ConsoleReferenceServer.dll --reverseconnect=opc.tcp://localhost:65300

Example: Server and Client with Reverse Connect

  1. Start the client with reverse connect listener on port 65300:

    dotnet ConsoleReferenceClient.dll --rc=opc.tcp://localhost:65300 opc.tcp://localhost:62541/Quickstarts/ReferenceServer
    
  2. In a separate terminal, start the server with reverse connect to the client:

    dotnet ConsoleReferenceServer.dll --rc=opc.tcp://localhost:65300 -a
    

The server will establish a reverse connection to the client endpoint, and the client will use this connection to communicate with the server.

Additional Options

  • -a or --autoaccept: Auto accept untrusted certificates (for testing only)
  • -c or --console: Log to console
  • -l or --log: Log app output
  • -t or --timeout: Timeout in seconds to exit application

For the complete list of options, use --help.