Add New/Edit Data Source

The Add New/Edit Data Source wizard includes the following pages:

Source

Element	Description
Name	(Required) Enter a name for the new REST data source.
Description	Optionally, enter a description for the new REST data source.
Resource Path	(Required) Enter a valid REST resource path URL against which the data source will be created. For example, the resource path `http://dev.markitondemand.com/Api/v2/Quote?symbol=AAPL` provides stock quotes. The resource path must support at least the `GET` method, along with any other method (`PUT`, `POST`, `DELETE`).
Test	Click to confirm the resource path is valid and that it returns data.
Parameters	The parameters are populated based on the resource path provided. Click icons to remove selected or add new parameters
Data Source Return Type	Select a data source return type that specifies data type returned by the Resource Path URL. A URL can return data in either XML format or JSON format.
Use Portal Proxy	Select if you specified an external URL.
Use Authentication	Select to use authentication. If selected, also select the authentication type (for example, Basic)

Authentication

Use the Authentication page to define the authentication type (for example, Basic Authentication). This page displays when Use Authentication is enabled on the Source page.

Element	Description
Filter Credentials	Enter the filter criteria and click the Search icon. Click to clear the search field.
Add Credentials	Click to display the Credentials page.
Authentication Credentials List	Lists all existing credentials.
External Apps	Lists external applications.