Data Sources

Overview

Data Sources establish connections between Publisher and external data repositories. These connections allow Publisher to interact with data stored across various platforms:

• Cloud Storage: Azure Blob Storage, AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage

• Databases: PostgreSQL, BigQuery

• Other supported data repositories

Managing Data Sources

Accessing Data Sources

1. Log in to Publisher

2. Click "Data Sources" in the navigation sidebar

3. View the Data Sources page with your connected repositories

Viewing and Organizing

The Data Sources page displays a table of your connections with the following features:

• Default sorting by "Created On" (most recent first)

• Customizable sorting by clicking any column header in the table

• Search functionality for quick source location

Connection Status

Data Sources display one of three status indicators:

Status	Description
CONNECTED	Active and functioning connection
DISCONNECTED	Connection currently inactive
INTERMITTENT	Unstable or inconsistent connection

Next Steps

After reviewing your Data Sources, you can:

• Connect new data sources to expand your library

• Monitor existing connections through their status indicators

• Use connected sources to create and manage Collections

For detailed instructions on connecting specific data sources, refer to the corresponding guides in the left navigation menu.