You can create a data source definition from scratch. The data source definition represents a single instance of a data source. As part of the procedure, you specify the endpoints. Typically a single endpoint is used to access the data source instance. But in some cases, the data source can be accessed by multiple endpoints. The data source definition is then assigned to any current or future connections (and associated connected data assets) that are created on the platform that have endpoints that match the data source definition.
Prerequisites
- Review Prerequisite and requirements for data source definitions.
- Confirm you have the required roles. See Roles and asset privacy settings for data source definitions.
Procedure
- From the navigation menu, go to Data > Connectivity > Data source definitions.
The definitions that you see listed on the Data source definitions tab are public assets or assets that you are a member of. - On the Data source definitions tab, click New data source definition.
- In the Overview step, enter a name and optional description for the data source definition. You cannot change the name after you create it.
- Select a data source type. The data source type determines which connections the data source definition is assigned to and the protection solution.
- Confirm the protection solution and click Next.
- Enter the endpoints for the data source. Endpoints depend on the data source type, but they typically include the hostname or IP address and the port number and a third property such as the database name or instance ID. Some data source types require hard-coded values. For information on which connectors require hard-coded values, see Connectors with hard-coded data source identity properties. Click Next.
- Review the Summary details. Click the Edit icon
to return to any previous step or click Back to return
to the Data source endpoints step. - Click Create.
- By default, a new data source definition is a private asset. In the success notification, click Add members to add members to the asset or to make the asset public. For example, if you have more than one person who is managing data source definitions.
When users create connections (in the platform, in a project, or a catalog) that have endpoints that match the data source definition, the data source definition is assigned to the connection. View the connections on the Connection assignments tab. See Adding endpoints to a new or existing data source definition.
Learn more
- Connectors that support data source definitions
- Controlling access to an asset in a catalog
- Protection solutions for data source definitions
- Editing, deactivating, activating, or deleting data source definitions
Parent topic: Creating a data source definition