# Autonomy Edge- OpenPLC redefined

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In the articles below, you will learn how to set up Cloud Orchestration for Virtual PLCs using an open-source platform from Autonomy and how to interface it with real hardware.

* [openplc-walkthrough](https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/product-reviews/smart-platforms/virtual-plcs/autonomy-edge-openplc-redefined/openplc-walkthrough "mention")
* [virtual-plc-interfacing-with-io-link-master](https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/product-reviews/smart-platforms/virtual-plcs/autonomy-edge-openplc-redefined/virtual-plc-interfacing-with-io-link-master "mention")

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Each article is intentionally architecture-focused and vendor-neutral, reflecting how ThingsBoard is deployed in real industrial environments.
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