Connectors for Data Product Hub

Most methods for creating a data product require a connection to a data source. You can add connections to access a broad selection of data sources to create and deliver data products. Connections are used as either a source for accessing the items in a data product, or as a target for storing data extracts. Source connections are used to create data products and require Read or Read-Only permissions. Target connections are used as a location to save data extracts to deliver data products to consumers. When you create a target connection for your data extracts, assign Read/Write permissions to provide access to the data extracts.

When a connection is created, the credentials entered by the connection owner are automatically saved for delivering a data product. Read-Only access to the data source is recommended.

With the Download delivery method, the consumer receives a URL to download the data product directly from the source. The connection requires Read permissions.

With the Live access with the Flight service delivery method, the consumer receives a code snippet to include in their client or notebook.

With the Download data extract method, you need two connections: a source connection where the files are extracted and a target connection where the files are saved. Consumers access the target connection to download data extracts. Thus the credentials for a target connection require Read/Write permissions, so that the producer can save the file for the data extract and the consumer can download the extracted files.

Each type of connector supports one or more delivery methods. For more information, see Delivery methods for connectors.