PostgreSQL Source Management

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Last updated: Nov 15, 2023 by Dima Urban (Unlicensed)
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A source host is a server that hosts the source databases. A test data environment includes access definition to one source database and a GI. This section describes how to create and manage a Source Host and a Test Data Environment.

To open the Source work area:

  1. On the navigation bar, click Source.

The Source Hosts window appears displaying all the source hosts that have been added to the system.

You can quickly locate a source host by typing its letters on the Search bar. The list updates promptly.

To add a source host, see PostgreSQL Initial Setup | To add a source host

To modify a source host:

  1. Select the source host.

  2. Click Modify source host.

  3. Modify the source host as required.

4. To save your changes, click Modify.

To see source host information:

  1. Select the source host.

  2. Click Source host info.

The Info window appears.

3. To return to the main Source Management work area, click Close.

To remove a source host:

  1. Select the source host.

  2. Click Remove source host.

3. Click Remove to confirm the deletion or Cancel to exit without deleting the source host.

After the source host is removed, the following message appears: Source Host has been removed.

To create a test data environment from the VDB Management window:

  1. Open the VDB Management window.

2. In the VDB Management window, select a Test Data Environment.

Live GI

To create a Live GI:

  1. Click Create LIVE GI.

2. Enter a Name.

3. Click Create.

The VDB Management window displays the GI that was created.

To create a test data environment:

To edit a test data environment:

  1. Select the test data environment.

  2. Click Modify Test Data environment.

The Modify Test Data Environment window appears. Modify the test data environment name if necessary.

3. Click Next to go to the next Modify Test Data Environment window.

To modify a Live GI:

  1. Modify the Golden Image Parameters as required.

2. Click Next to go to the next Modify Test Data Environment window.

3. Modify the Source DB Parameters as required.

4. To save your changes, click Modify.

o see information about a test data environment:

  1. Select the test data environment.

  2. Click Test Data Environment Info.

The Info window appears.

3. To return to the main Source Management work area, click Close.

To remove a test data environment:

  1. Select the test data environment.

  2. Click Remove Test Data Environment.

3. Click Remove to confirm the deletion or Cancel to exit with deleting the test data environment.