Data source

To use the agent, you must configure it to receive data from one or more data sources.

Configure AVEVA Events to CONNECT data source using Curl commands

Complete the following steps to configure AVEVA Events to CONNECT data source. Use the PUT method in conjunction with the api/v1/configuration/<ComponentId>/DataSource REST endpoint to initialize the configuration.

1. Use a text editor to create an empty text file.

2. Copy and paste an example configuration for an AVEVA Events to CONNECT data source into the file. For sample JSON, see Data source examples.

3. Update the example JSON parameters for your environment. For a table of all available parameters, see Data source parameters.

4. Save the file. For example, as ConfigureDataSource.json.

5. Open a command line session. Change directory to the location of ConfigureDataSource.json.

6. Enter the following cURL command (which uses the PUT method) to initialize the data source configuration.

   curl.exe --ntlm --negotiate -u <UserName> -d "@ConfigureDataSource.json" -H "Content-Type: application/json" - X PUT "http://localhost:5590/api/v1/configuration/EventsToCONNECTComponent1/DataSource"

   Notes:
   If you installed the agent to listen on a non-default port, update 5590 to the port number in use.
   If you use a component ID other than EventsToCONNECTComponent1, update the endpoint with your chosen component ID.
   For a list of other REST operations you can perform, like updating or deleting a data source configuration, see Data source REST URLs.

7. Configure data selection. For more information, see Data selection.

Configure AVEVA Events to CONNECT data source using the Configurator plugin

Define an AVEVA Events to CONNECT data source

To define a data source:

8. Enter values for each input field in the Data Ingress Data Source tab.

   For more information, see Data source parameters

9. Select Validate to verify the data source endpoint can be connected using the client credentials provided.

   The Configuration Messages Window displays detailed information about the success of the validation.

Configure SSL certificate in a distributed setup

To configure a certificate:

10. Export certificate (.cer/.pfx) from data source node.

11. Copy the exported certificate from data source node to agent node.

12. Import the certificate to 'Trusted Root Certification Authorities' folder on the agent node.

Note: Use the Certificates Console (mmc.exe -> certificates snap-in -> computer account) to import or export certificates.