Set Up a Custom Cloud Data Source (CCDS)

Before you Begin

Verify you've access to an experienced programmer with thorough JavaScript programming knowledge and experience.
Required Permissions:
Integration Developer
within the
Administrative
permission set. See Concept: Permission Sets.
Determine the internet addressable service and credentials to connect to your CCDS.
Read the API documentation of the external system you need your CCDS to connect to.
Determine the type of authorization (OAuth or System Key) you need to use for the external system.
Determine the response format (JSON or XML) from the external system.

Navigation

From the nav menu, go to

Integration

Design Integrations

Steps

Create and Configure a CCDS

Select
Create New Data
Source
in the
Data Sources
pane.
Select
Custom Cloud Data Source
as your data source type, enter a name, and click
Create
.
Select
Parameters
or
Static Values
your CCDS allows the user to enter. For example, start address, end address, period ranges or other information specified by your script.
Select a Log Level in the
Data Source Settings
tab. The different types of logs are:
Error:
Only logs errors.
Info:
Logs all basic information including when the data source was updated.
Verbose:
Provides detailed information about all phases and actions. This level is used primarily for debugging or auditing.
(Optional) Select
Requires Credentials
in the
Data Source Settings
tab to choose an OAuth credential.
Your credential must already exist in the
Credentials
pane.

Define the Parameters

Determine the parameters that the Data Designer should fill in. You can add and configure parameters in

Designer Settings

tab and reference them your script. For example you can add Location, GPS information, Username and Password as your parameters.

Create and Test Your Scripts

Write your scripts in the
Scripts
tab.
Select
Save
from the
Actions
pane to save your script.
Click
Test Connection
in the
Actions
pane to verify your connection.