Types of Data and their Storage
Before we learn how to manage data, it is important to learn the types
of data in API Gateway and their storage details. The following table list the
data that you need to manage:
| Data type | How is it stored? | Description | Where is it stored? |
|---|---|---|---|
| API Gateway assets | Documents | Provides a platform for securely exposing APIs to external developers, partners, and consumers, with features like REST and SOAP support and policies. | API Data Store (Elasticsearch) |
| API Gateway analytics | Documents | Provides dashboards for monitoring and analyzing API usage, including summaries, top-performing APIs, and audit logs. | API Data Store (Elasticsearch) |
| Platform data (configurations) | Files | Provides information for end-to-end data needs, including storage, preparation, delivery, and governance. | On server nodes (File system) |
| Platform logs | Files | Provides a diagnostic and auditing information for resource logs and activity logs. | On server nodes (File system) |