File Upload connector

The File Upload connector uploads inventory data from a folder containing tab-separated value (TSV) files and comma-separated value (CSV) files.

Prerequisites

Before adding this connector, you will need the following:

• Inventory files with the correct column structure

• A folder location with at least read access for the SLA Platform service account

Adding the connector

1. Navigate to Settings > Configuration > Connectors.

2. Click Add.

3. In the Add Connector pop-up window, select File Upload as the connector type.

4. In Connector name, enter a logical name for this connector.

   Use a naming convention for connector names, for example, <connector type> <scope> <RCR>. Scope describes where data is coming from or what it's being used for, for example, Demo, Test, Lab, Q2 Audit. Include RCR in the name if the Run Consolidation Reports option is available and you have enabled it.

5. In Folder Location, enter the location for your inventory TSV or CSV files.

6. Select the Run Consolidation Reports checkbox if you want consolidation actions to be processed each time the Sync Data action is executed for the connector.

   If you enable this on more than one connector, it can lead to unnecessary processing. The recommended method of processing consolidation actions is to schedule the action Generate Report - Basic Inventory Consolidation to execute after the Sync Data actions have run for all connectors. This will execute the remaining consolidation actions. Alternatively, select the Run Consolidation Reports checkbox on one of your connectors. You can view action processes in Settings > Process log.

7. Click Add.
   

   The No incremental sync checkbox is reserved for future use. All files in the folder location will be uploaded, including sub-directories. Test will confirm whether the service account has read access to the folder location.

   For information on how to test or delete a connector, and how to sync data into a repository, refer to Connectors page.