Scanning an S3 object storage data connection

Use this information to scan a connection for an S3-compliant object store.

About this task

When you initiate a scan from the IBM Spectrum® Discover graphical user interface (GUI), the metadata is transferred asynchronously back to the IBM Spectrum Discover instance.

Automated scanning and data ingestion relies on an established and active network connection between the IBM Spectrum Discover instance and the S3 storage source. If the connection cannot be established, the state of the data source connection shows as unavailable, and the option for automated scanning does not appear in the IBM Spectrum Discover GUI for that connection.

Procedure

  1. Log in to IBM Spectrum Discover web interface.
  2. Click go to Data connections > Connections.
    The following figure shows the data connections lists:
    Figure 1. Data source connections
    Data source connections
  3. Select the data source connection name that you want to scan. Make sure that the State is listed as Online to make your system scan ready.
    The following figure shows how to select a data source connection to scan.
    Figure 2. Selecting a data source connection to scan
    Selecting a data source connection to scan
  4. Select Scan now to change the status to Scanning.
    The following figure shows an active scan.
    Figure 3. Active scans
    Active scans
  5. When the scan finishes, the state field returns to a status of Online.