Connection configuration
Overview
The connection configuration form is used to set up connections for various databases (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.), files (Excel, CSV, JSON, XML), and web services or web APIs.
Configuration
Composition of connection configuration form
| No | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic information | Basic information such as connection name, location, type, etc. |
| 2 | Connection details | Enter detailed connection information to connect to DBs. |
| 3 | Buttons |
Basic information
| No | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connection Name | Enter a name identifying the connection. |
| 2 | Description | Describe its purpose or destination. |
| 3 | Group | Select a group used to organize connections. |
| 4 | Group maintenance | Open the group creation, editing, and deletion form. |
| 5 | Location | Select direct database access, File, Web Service/API, remote database through Gateway Service, or SaaS. |
| 6 | Data Type | Select a database or file format for the location. Its connection details then appear. |
| 7 | Show passwords and secrets | Show or hide credentials in this form. |
Show or hide passwords
Use Show passwords and secrets to toggle masked values such as passwords and API keys in this form. Values are hidden initially. The visibility state is not saved and is reset when the form is opened again.
The same control is available in Mail Settings and the mapping's mail processing details. Hide values again before sharing or capturing the screen.