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Use a connector to set up a connection to a data source. A connector defines the type of connection and how to connect to the relevant data source. You can use a connector for both incoming and outgoing messages.

You can use these connector types:

Connector type

Description

D365 F&SCM

Directly connects to a D365 F&SCM database.

Database

Connects to an external database via ODBC or to an external Azure SQL database.

Staging journal

Uses a staging table validate and approve data before it is imported into D365 F&SCM.

Azure file storage

Exchanges data files using Azure file storage or Windows folders as file storage.

Web service

Exchanges data via a web service using a stream.

Blob storage

Exchanges data files using an Azure Blob storage.

Upload and download

Uploads or downloads a data file.

SharePoint

Exchanges data files using SharePoint as file storage.

Service Bus queue

Exchanges data using an Azure Service Bus queue or topic subscription.

Direct SQL

Exports data directly from D365 F&SCM to a cloud database.

ECS Azure file storage

Connects to your Azure file storage location to create the Environment Comparison Studio folders in the applicable share. 

Example

If you want to export D365 F&SCM data into a file, you need these connectors:

  • On the source site, a connector of type D365 F&SCM.

  • On the target site, a connector of type Azure file storage.

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