Link an SAP ASE dSource in DCT

Linking an SAP ASE dSource ingests data from the source database and creates a dSource object on the Continuous Data Engine.

1. Log in to the DCT instance.

2. Navigate to Data > dSources and click + dSource.

3. On the dSource Type page, select the Source Based dSource option to link the SAP ASE dSource and click Next.

4. Select a data source from the SAP ASE databases that are discovered from the environment.

5. Select the Database User option under the Login Type and enter the login credentials and click Validate to verify the database connection.

6. Click Next.

7. On the dSource Configuration page, enter:

   • dSource Name: Enter the name of the dSource.

   • Target Group: Select the Target Group.

   • Notes: Enter the notes for the dSource.

   • Tag key and value: Enter the tag key and values.

   • Click Next.

8. On the Data Management page, configure the following ingestion methods supported by the SAP ASE connector:

   • Full Backup: Select this option to take full backup of data.

   • Most Recent Existing Full Backup: Select this option to retrieve the existing full backup of data.

   • Specific Existing Full Backups: Select this option to retrieve the specific existing full backup of data.

   • Click Next.

9. Select the following options for syncing the data:

   • Validate Sync Mode

   • Use Dump History

   • Log Sync

   • Expand the Show Advanced drop down to select the following:

     • Source Production Backup: Select either Source or Remote option.

     • Create Backup Password: Select the Enabled check box and enter the new password.

   • Click Next.

10. On the Policies page:

    • Accept the default DCT snapshot and retention policies, or

    • Modify policies as required

    • Click Next.

11. (Optional) On the Hook Operations page:

    • PreSync: Executes before the SnapSync operation of a dSource.

    • PostSync: Executes after the SnapSync operation of a dSource.

    • Pre Validated Sync: Operations performed on a staging server before validated sync

    • Post Validated Sync: Operations performed on staging server after validated sync. For more information, read the Hook operations list page.

    • Click Next.

12. Review the dSource summary and click Submit.

The SAP ASE dSource is linked and begins ingestion with snapshot history tracking.