12.1 Connections
A connection tells IDMP how to reach an external system. Connections are configured in Admin Console → Connections and are referenced by data ingestion tasks and asset model imports.
Connections come in two types: TDengine and AI. TDengine connections are used for business data management, while AI connections are used for AI Chat and question recommendations.
The connection list shows all configured connections with the following columns:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Connection name |
| Type | Connection type (e.g., TDengine TSDB) |
| Connection Status | Whether the connection is currently in use |
| URL | The endpoint address |
| Auth Type | Authentication method used |
To create a connection, click +. To edit, enable/disable, or delete an existing connection, click the ⋮ menu on the connection row, or hover over the connection name in the left tree to reveal the quick-action menu.
A TDengine TSDB connection links IDMP to a TDengine time-series database. Once created, it enables asset model import and real-time data access for all elements and attributes that reference this connection.
Connection form fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name (required) | A unique name for this connection. Accepts letters, numbers, underscores, hyphens, and spaces. |
| Type | Select TDengine TSDB |
| URL (required) | The TDengine REST API endpoint, e.g., http://localhost:6041 |
| Auth Type | Username Password or Token |
| Username | Database username (for Username Password auth) |
| Password (required) | Database password. For Token auth, enter the token here. |
| Explorer URL (required) | The TDengine Explorer address for this instance, typically http://[host]:6060 |
| Additional Properties | Optional key-value pairs for advanced configuration |
Click Check to verify the connection before saving, then click Save.
For AI connections used by the intelligent Q&A and analysis features, see Chapter 8 AI-Powered Insights.
