MySQL on Amazon RDS Data Asset Properties

Complete the following properties and connection details to create a data asset that connects to a MySQL on Amazon RDS source.

Create a data asset has generic instructions, if you need them.


Field	Description
Properties
Name	Enter a name for the data asset.
Identifier	The identifier is a system-generated value based on the name you specify. You can change the identifier value, but after you create and save the data asset, you cannot update the identifier.
Description	Add a description. This field is optional.
Type	Displays the data asset type based on the icon you select in the Select data asset type panel. For more information, see Creating a Data Asset.
Host	Enter the IP address of the host.
Port	Enter the port number to use.
Database	Enter the database name. The database or schema must be within this MySQL instance.
Default connection information
Name	Enter a name for the default connection.
Identifier	The identifier is a system-generated value based on the name you specify. You can change the identifier value, but after you create and save the connection, you cannot update the identifier.
Description	Add a description. This field is optional.
Username	Enter the user name.
Password	Enter the password for the user.
(Optional) Test connection
Test connection	After you complete all the required fields, you can click Test connection to ensure you have entered the data asset details correctly. A success or failure message displays, indicating whether the test was successful or not. If the test fails, review your connection settings and try again.