Configuring an external Drive
The add-on allows administrators to create a Drive that connects to an externally managed asset storage location. For example, you could connect to a cloud storage location. This allows externally managed assets to be attached to EBX® data model fields.
A developer must programatically implement connection details and any third-party requirements using the add-on's API. For details and examples, see Connecting to alternative storage locations. Once necessary implementation steps are complete, you can create a Drive that connects to external storage by:
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Navigating to Administration > User interface > TIBCO EBX® Digital Asset Manager Add-on > Drive and open the Drive table. This table stores asset storage configuration information.
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Creating a new Drive configuration. When filling required fields, you can hover your mouse over the property and click the ? icon to view online help, or you can refer to the Drive group section in this guide. The following image highlights some configuration options for an external Drive.
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After saving and closing, you can link the Drive to a data model field using a Digital Asset Component (D.A.C.). For instructions, please see Configuring the data model and Linking a Drive and data model field.
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