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.