Data Access Links 17
About Data Access Links
Access links connect to the external source and fetch data.
The following access link type can be created:
Web service - RESTful link: A web service link provides the mechanism to connect to a web service using
representation state transfer (REST) operations. With these type of data access links, the web service APIs
of third-party applications can be used to perform necessary functions, instead of developing custom
applications to perform the same actions. To configure a RESTful link, you need the API request URL
(HTTP/HTTPS) with the desired method (Get, Post, Put, Delete), along with any necessary authentication
details. If necessary, a header and body can be provided as well.
JDBC link: The JDBC link can be used to connect to the Archive database to extract or to update data. No
other database data link types are supported. The JDBC link type is only available in the application if the
installation was upgraded from an installation of 11.6(1) on MSSQL Standard 2014. The application comes
with the following links pre-configured:
Archived Activity Details by Case ID
Archived Case Details by Customer
Working on access links involves:
Configuring authentication details: If the data links you are creating require authentication, you can
configure the authentication format and details. For more information, see “Authentication for Data
Adapters” on page 12.
Creating access links: Creating access links is the first step in creating data adapters. Access links extract
the data from the source.
Testing access links: After creating the access links you can test them to ensure that they are working
properly.
Creating Web Service - RESTful Links
To create a web service link:
1. In the Tree pane, browse to Administration > Department > Department_Name > Integration > Adapters
> Data > Access > Links.
2. In the List pane toolbar, click the New button.
3. In the Properties pane, on the General tab, provide the following details.
Name: Type the name of the web service link.
Description: Type a brief description.
Type: The value in the field is set to Web Service - RESTful link and cannot be changed.
Method: Select the method for the request. The options available are:
Important: You can only view, edit, or delete pre-existing JDBC access links. Creating new
JDBC links is not permitted.