Azure DevOps Server
This document outlines the integration with the Azure Devops connector, enabling streamlined metadata management through features such as crawling and lineage building (both automatic and manual). It also ensures secure authentication via Credential Manager.
Overview
Connector Details
Connector Category
Application
Connector Version
Release6.3.4
Releases Supported (Available from)
Release5
Connectivity
[How the connection is established with Azure DevOps Server]
REST APIs
Verified Azure Devops Version
5.1 and later
Connector Features
Crawling
✅
Delta Crawling
NA
Profiling
NA
Query Sheet
NA
Data Preview
NA
Auto Lineage
✅
Manual Lineage
✅
Secure Authentication via Credential Manager
✅
Data Quality
NA
DAM (Data Access Management)
NA
Bridge
✅
Metadata Mapping
The following objects are crawled from Azure Devops and mapped to the corresponding UI assets.
SQL File
.sql File
Code Name
Codes
ADB_SQL
Set up a Connection
Prerequisites
The following are the prerequisites to establish a connection:
Service Account User Permissions
It is recommended to use a separate service account to establish the connection to the data source, configured with the following minimum set of permissions.
Crawling
.sql files
Read only
Connection Configuration Steps
Users are required to have the Connector Creator role in order to configure a new connection.
Log into OvalEdge, go to Administration > Connectors, click + (New Connector), search for Azure Devops Server, and complete the required parameters.
Connector Type
By default, "Azure Devops" is displayed as the selected connector type.
Credential Manager*
Select the desired credentials manager from the drop-down list. Relevant parameters will be displayed based on the selection.
Supported Credential Managers:
OE Credential Manager
AWS Secrets Manager
HashiCorp
Azure Key Vault
License Add Ons
Auto Lineage
Supported
Data Quality
Not Supported
Data Access
Not Supported
Select the checkbox for Auto Lineage Add-On to build data lineage automatically.
Connector Name*
Enter a unique name for the Azure Devops connection
(Example: "AzureDevops").
Connector Environment
Select the environment (Example: PROD, STG) configured for the connector.
Connector description
Enter a brief description of the connector.
Host Name*
Enter the IP address or base URL of the Azure DevOps instance.
Organisation*
Enter the Organization ID of the Azure DevOps server.
Token*
Enter the Personal Access Token (PAT) for authentication with the Azure DevOps server.
Connection String
Configure the connection string for the SQL Server database:
Automatic Mode: The system generates a connection string based on the provided credentials.
Manual Mode: Enter a valid connection string manually.
Replace placeholders with actual database details.
{sid} refers to Database Name.
Proxy Enabled*
Select Yes to route API calls through a proxy server. Select No to bypass the proxy and connect directly.
Default Governance Roles
Default Governance Roles*
Select the appropriate users or teams for each governance role from the drop-down list. All users configured in the security settings are available for selection.
Admin Roles
Admin Roles*
Select one or more users from the drop-down list for Integration Admin and Security & Governance Admin. All users configured in the security settings are available for selection.
Bridge
Select Bridge*
If applicable, select the bridge from the drop-down list.
The drop-down list displays all active bridges that have been configured. These bridges facilitate communication between data sources and the system without requiring changes to firewall rules.
After entering all connection details, the following actions can be performed:
Click Validate to verify the connection.
Click Save to store the connection for future use.
Click Save & Configure to apply additional settings before saving.
The saved connection will appear on the Connectors home page.
Manage Connector Operations
Crawl
To perform crawl operations, users must be assigned the Integration Admin role.
The Crawl/Profile button allows users to select one or more schemas for crawling.
Navigate to the Connectors page and click Crawl/Profile.
Select the schemas to crawl.
The Crawl option is selected by default.
Click Run to collect metadata from the connected source and load it into the Data Catalog.
After a successful crawl, the information appears in the Data Catalog > Databases/<>Codes tab.
The Schedule checkbox allows automated crawling at defined intervals, from a minute to a year.
Click the Schedule checkbox to enable the Select Period drop-down.
Select a time period for the operation from the drop-down menu.
Click Schedule to initiate metadata collection from the connected source.
The system will automatically execute the crawl operation at the scheduled time.
Other Operations
The Connectors page provides a centralized view of all configured connectors, along with their health status.
Managing connectors includes:
Connector Health: Displays the current status of each connector using a green icon for active connections and a red icon for inactive connections, helping to monitor the connectivity with data sources.
Viewing: Click the Eye icon next to the connector name to view connector details, including databases, tables, columns, and codes.
Nine Dots Menu Options:
To view, edit, validate, build lineage, configure, or delete connectors, click on the Nine Dots menu.
Edit Connector: Update and revalidate the data source.
Validate Connector: Check the connection's integrity.
Settings: Modify connector settings.
Crawler: Configure data extraction.
Access Instructions: Add notes on how data can be accessed.
Business Glossary Settings: Manage term associations at the connector level.
Others: Configure notification recipients for metadata changes.
Build Lineage: Automatically build data lineage using source code parsing.
Delete Connector: Remove a connector with confirmation.
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