What is Connect?
Connect is the connection management module that allows you to establish and manage connections to various data sources. It provides a unified interface for connecting to databases, cloud storage services, file servers, and uploaded datasets.
Supported Connection Types
Native Databases
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Oracle Database
- MongoDB
Cloud Storage
- Amazon S3
- Azure Blob Storage
- Google Cloud Storage
- MinIO
File Servers
- SFTP
- FTP
- Network File System (NFS)
Data Sets
- CSV Files
- JSON Files
- Parquet Files
- Excel Files
Key Features
- Connection Testing - Verify connections before saving to ensure proper configuration
- Credential Management - Securely store and manage connection credentials
- Connection Pooling - Efficient connection reuse for improved performance
- SSL/TLS Support - Secure connections with encryption
- Connection Monitoring - Track connection health and status
Getting Started
- Navigate to Connectors → Connect from the sidebar
- Click the "Add Connection" button
- Select your connection type from the available options
- Enter the required connection details
- Test the connection to verify it works
- Save your connection
Connection Security
All connection credentials are encrypted at rest and in transit. Consider using Guard for additional security features like data masking and access controls.