17.5.2 Creating a Remote Server

Create a Remote Server from Shared Components.

To create a Remote Server object:

1. Navigate to the Remove Server page:
   • From Workspace Utilities:

     1. On the Workspace home page, click App Builder.

     2. Click Workspace Utilities.

     3. Click Remote Servers.

   • From Shared Components:

     1. On the Workspace home page, click App Builder.

     2. Select an application.

     3. On the Application home page, click Shared Components in the center of the page.

     4. Under Workspace Objects, select Remote Servers.

2. On the Remote Servers page, click Create.
3. Name - Enter a name for the Remote Server object. Remote Server names must be unique within the application.
4. Static Identifier - Enter a static ID for the Remote Server.
5. Server Type - Select one of the following:
   • REST Data Source - Select this option if the server consumes a remote REST API.
   • Authentication - Select this option if you are using the server for authentication.
   • Print Server - Select this option if you are using the server for an external print server.
6. Endpoint URL - Enter the base URL of the Remote Server.
7. Prompt on Install - Select On to have APEX prompt for the Endpoint URL after the application installs into another workspace.
8. Comments - Enter any comments or notes here. These comments never display when running the application.
9. Click Create.