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Generating a New Connection

Creating a working connection is a pre-requisite for further data transfer through the IConduct platform. Depending on the settings, the user-defined connection can serve as a data source and a data target used for the import and export actions.

 

To Create a New Connection:

  1. Select Connections in the Navigation Pane and hit New from the Toolbar.

Connections Section in the Navigation Pane

  1. The Connector Selection Page appears. Select the {Specific Connection} item from the {Specific} section.

Connector Selection Page (Example)

  1. In the {Specific Connection} work area, fill in the fields and click Save.

Note: Each Connection has its particular set of fields. Refer to the specific connection description for more precise information.

 

Field  

Description  

Connection  

The new connection name. Enter a connection alias here. 

Is Active  

Toggles connector’s activity at interface execution. Enable the checkbox to activate the connection for execution. 

Cloud Agent  

The LAN you are working with. Select "IConduct" for cloud systems and your corporate agent for internal systems. 

Implementation Type

Defines the connection implementation type. Select from the drop-down list:

Default. IConduct scheduler works on the cloud agent set in the Cloud Agent field.

Java. IConduct scheduler works by sending requests to a Java agent.

Is Source  

This connection entity is available as a data source for Import (writing to Schema). Enable the checkbox to ensure data import. 

Is Target  

This connection entity is available as a data target that receives data from schema to current data container. Enable the checkbox to ensure data export. 

Timeout

The length of time (in milliseconds) the IConduct platform waits for a response from the connection provider before returning a timeout error. Set the time value to stop the system from connection attempts.

SQL

The box is intended for entering a query. You can test the defined query by clicking Test Query once the connection is saved.

It’s recommended to test the query after the connection testing.

DateTime Format

Allows defining the date and time formats appropriate for the connection. For detailed date and time formatting operations please refer to https://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/8kb3ddd4(v=vs.110).aspx

 

  1. Optionally, you can test the connection efficacy and make sure that the data is returned correctly. Once the connection is saved, click Test Connection in the toolbar.

 

Test Connection Tool

If the created connection works, the system returns a success message. Then, you can test an SQL query with SQL box if you have a query you would like to run.

 

  1. The new connection appears in the Connections section. Once you have created a new connection, you can edit its properties, enable/disable it and use it as part of an interface.
  1. In the Connection box, type in a relevant name for the new connection. 
  2. Click Is Active, to enable this option (optional).
  3. Select a Cloud Agent from the list of available cloud agents.
  4. Click Is Source to enable this option (optional).
  5. Click Is Target to enable this option (optional).
  6. Continue this procedure according to the instructions in the relevant section of the user guide (depending on the connection type).
  7. Click Save & Close to close the interface and end the session, or Click Save & New to save and close the current interface and begin a new session.

You can now test the new connection(s) to make sure they are active and working correctly, by clicking the red button.