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Connections

Connection overview

  • Edit Connection Status Click the pencil icon next to a data source name to select whether the data source is verified or not verified.
  • Categorize Connections Assign specific domains, tiers, tags, and glossary terms to help organize and classify the data sources.
  • Manage Sharing Status View whether a data source is shared or not shared to manage access permissions.
  • Track Connection Updates View information such as created by and updated by, along with the respective dates for transparency and version tracking.
  • Edit Description You can either manually edit the description of a data source or generate automatically using AI for streamlined content creation.

This approach allows you to efficiently manage, update, and categorize datasources while ensuring clear tracking of changes and sharing status.

Documentation

datasource documentation
In this section, you can find the Description of the connections. Users have the ability to edit the description manually or use the AI feature to generate a more detailed description based on the provided information. This AI-assisted feature analyzes the existing data to create a more comprehensive and relevant description.

Edit datasource In the Documentation section of the connections, you can edit the existing information to keep it updated or enrich it with additional context. This functionality allows users to refine and modify the descriptions of each connections, providing a clearer understanding of the data’s purpose, structure, and usage.

Connection Information

connections The Connections section provides detailed information about the database connections that are used to integrate and access data within the system. It outlines the configuration settings needed for establishing a connection to external databases.

Key components of the Connection Information include

  1. Server Specifies the location of the server hosting the database, such as /opt/Infoveave/Data/acmebanking, which indicates the file path or address where the database is stored.

  2. Type Indicates the type of database used. In this case, it is SQLite, a lightweight database engine often used for smaller-scale applications.

  3. Database Type Also specifies SQLite, providing clarity on the specific database management system in use.

  4. Password The password for accessing the database is shown as redacted to ensure security and prevent unauthorized access.

  5. Database The name of the specific database, in this case, acmebanking, which is the database that the connection is linked to.

The Connections section ensures that users have access to the necessary configuration details for connecting to external databases, allowing for the seamless import, export, and manipulation of data within the platform. This feature is essential for facilitating data flows between systems and ensuring efficient data integration for analysis and reporting.

Documents

In the Documents section, users can upload relevant files that assist in creating a more accurate description of the connections using AI. These documents provide context and enrich the AI’s understanding, helping it generate better descriptions. This is particularly useful for data that requires detailed, nuanced explanations.