12.2.1 External Data Descriptor
External Data Descriptors (EDD) are definitions of specific data content from
External Data Sources (EDS). Each EDS may have a number of EDDs defined against it. EDD
definitions can be used for ingesting data into AFCS Data Foundation or extracting data
from it.
AFCS also supports the usage of control information while ingesting
data into the Data Foundation. Such control information may also be defined as
EDDs.
- From the Subledger Applications page, select the required SLA.
- Click Data Ingestion to define External Data Descriptors, Connectors, and view data. You can manage data ingestion by configuring sources, mapping to catalog, and required transformation.
- Click External Data Descriptors. The Summary page is displayed.
- Use the search functionality if you are looking for an existing EDD.
- Click Add to configure additional EDDs. Provide a name and description, and select the Datastore. The Data, Transformation, and Control tabs appear based on your selection. For details, see section Defining an External Data Descriptor.
- Click Delete to delete an existing EDD. For details, see section Deleting an External Data Descriptor.