Mavenlink
This article outlines the integration with the Mavenlink connector, enabling streamlined metadata management through features such as crawling, data preview, and manual lineage building. It also ensures secure authentication via Credential Manager.
Overview
Connector Details
Connector Category
Application
Connector Version
Release7.2.4
Releases Supported (Available from)
Release6.1
Connectivity
[How the connection is established with Mavenlink]
REST APIs
Verified Mavenlink Version
4.10.0
Connector Features
Crawling
✅
Delta Crawling
❌
Profiling
❌
Query Sheet
❌
Data Preview
✅
Auto Lineage
❌
Manual Lineage
✅
Secure Authentication via Credential Manager
✅
Data Quality
❌
DAM (Data Access Management)
❌
Bridge
✅
Metadata Mapping
The following objects are crawled from Mavenlink and mapped to the corresponding UI assets.
Table
Table Name
Table
Tables
Table
Table
Table Type
Type
Tables
Table
Table
Table Comments
Source Description
Descriptions
Source Description
Columns
Column Name
Column
Table Columns
Columns
Columns
Data Type
Column Type
Table Columns
Columns
Columns
Description
Source Description
Table Columns
Columns
Columns
Ordinal Position
Column Position
Table Columns
Columns
Columns
Length
Data Type Size
Table Columns
Columns
Views
View Name
View
Tables
View
Views
Text
View Query
Views
View
Procedures
Routine_Name
Name
Procedures
Procedures
Procedures
Description
Source Description
Descriptions
Procedures
Procedures
Routine_Definition
Procedure
Procedures
Procedures
Functions
Routine_Name
Name
Functions
Functions
Functions
Routine_Definition
Function
Functions
Functions
Functions
Description
Source Description
Descriptions
Functions
Triggers
Trigger Name
Name
Triggers
Triggers
Triggers
Trigger Definition
Trigger Data
Triggers
Triggers
Triggers
Trigger Type
Type
Triggers
Triggers
Set up a Connection
Prerequisites
The following are the prerequisites to establish a connection:
Service Account User Permissions
Use a dedicated service account to establish the connection to the data source, configured with the following minimum set of permissions.
Schema
sys.schema, sys.extended_properties
Select
Tables
Information_Schema.Tables
Select
Columns
Information_Schema.Columns, sys.extended_properties
Select
Constraints
Information_Schema.Table_Constraints, Information_Schema.Constraint_Column_Usage
Select
Relationships
sys.foreign_keys, sys.foreign_key_columns
Select
Indexes
sys.indexes, sys.index_columns
Select
Views
Information_Schema.Views, sys.sql_modules
Select
Procedures
Information_Schema.Routines, sys.sql_modules
Select
Connection Configuration Steps
Users must have the Connector Creator role to configure a new connection.
Log into OvalEdge, go to Administration > Connectors, click + (New Connector), search for Mavenlink, and complete the required parameters.
Connector Type
By default, "Mavenlink" 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 Vault
Azure Key Vault
Connector Name*
Enter a unique name for the Mavenlink connection (Example: "Mavenlink_Prod").
Connector Environment
Select the environment (Example: PROD, STG) configured for the connector.
Connector Description
Enter the description related to the connector.
Entity Names*
Enter the specific Mavenlink entities to be accessed, such as projects, tasks, or users.
Api Extensions
Enter the required API extensions that define additional endpoints or functionalities supported by the Mavenlink API.
Host Name*
Enter the Mavenlink API base domain in the Host Name field.
Client Id*
Enter the unique client identifier obtained from the Mavenlink API application registration.
OAuth Token Key*
Enter the access token generated from the Mavenlink API for authentication.
Proxy Enabled*
Select Yes to enable proxy settings or No to connect directly without a proxy.
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 dropdown list for Integration Admin and Security & Governance Admin. All users configured in the security settings are available for selection.
Bridge
Select Bridge*
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/Profile
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 and profiling.
Navigate to the Connectors page and click Crawl/Profile.
Select the schemas to be crawled.
The Crawl option is selected by default. To perform both operations, select the Crawl & Profile radio button.
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 tab.
The Schedule checkbox allows automated crawling and profiling 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 selected operation (Crawl or Crawl & Profile) at the scheduled time.
Other Operations
The Connectors page in OvalEdge provides a centralized view of all configured connectors, including their health status.
Managing connectors includes:
Connector Health: Displays the current status of each connector, with a green icon for active connections and a red icon for inactive connections, helping monitor connectivity to data sources.
Viewing: Click the Eye icon next to the connector name to view connector details, including databases, tables, columns, and views.
Nine Dots Menu Options:
To view, edit, validate, 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.
Profiler: Customize data profiling rules and methods.
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.
Delete Connector: Remove a connector with confirmation.
Connectivity Troubleshooting
If incorrect parameters are entered, error messages may appear. Ensure all inputs are accurate to resolve these issues. If issues persist, contact the assigned support team.
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Error while validating MAVENLINK connection Error while validateConnection: Error while Validating : Please add api extensions with colon(:) and comma(,) seperated (Eg:- key:value, key2:value2)
Error Description: The Mavenlink connector validation failed because the API extensions were not entered in the correct key-value format.
Resolution: Enter the API extensions using the proper format with colons (:) for key-value pairs and commas (,) to separate multiple entries, for example: key:value, key2:value2.
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