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Connections Admin only

Use the Connections page to register and maintain the data connections that BigHammer workflows depend on. Connections define how BigHammer reaches databases, platforms, and other external data systems.

Connections administration page showing registered data connections
The Connections page listing configured data sources with type and metadata details.

Review configured connections

Review connection names, types, and metadata before creating new records or modifying existing ones. Duplicate or misconfigured connections can disrupt pipeline and governance workflows.

Add or edit a connection

Use the connection actions to create a new configuration or update an existing one. Confirm all settings are correct before the connection is used by pipelines or governance workflows.

Typical path

StepActionLocation
1Open Admin ConsoleMain sidebar
2Select ConnectionsAdmin card grid
3Review existing connectionsConnections page
4Add or edit a connectionConnection form
5Validate settings before useConnection detail

What happens next

The connection becomes available to pipelines, data catalog registration, and governance workflows that require access to external data systems.

  • Environments — ensure the connection is accessible from the target runtime environment
  • Projects — connections are scoped to project-level workflows
  • Compute — compute resources process data over the connections you configure