Informatica PowerCenter
This document outlines the integration with the Informatica PowerCenter 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
ETL Tool
Connector Version
Release7.2.3
Releases Supported (Available from)
Release5.3
Connectivity
[How the connection is established with Informatica PowerCenter]
REST APIs
Verified Informatica PowerCenter Version
10 and above
Connector Features
Crawling
✅
Delta Crawling
❌
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 Informatica PowerCenter and mapped to the corresponding UI assets.
WorkFlows
Workflow Name
Code Name
Codes
IPC_Workflow
Worklets
Worklet Name
Code Name
Codes
IPC_Task_Worklet
Sessions
Session Name
Code Name
Codes
IPC_Task_Session
Mappings
Mapping Name
Code Name
Codes
IPC_Mapping
Transformation
Transformation Name
Code Name
Codes
IPC_Transformation_<Transformation_Type>
Many other types from IPC_TASK_<Tasks> and IPC_Transformation_<types>
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-
-
IPC_Task_<type>
IPC_Transformation_<type>
Set up a Connection
Prerequisites
The following are the prerequisites to establish a connection:
Whitelisting Ports
Make sure that inbound port is whitelisted to enable successful connectivity with the Informatica PowerCenter database.
Ensure that the updated port number is specified during connection setup, the port is whitelisted, and communication between the system and Informatica PowerCenter is properly established.
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
Datasets
Select
Lineage
Schema
-
Lineage
Tables
-
Lineage
Table Columns
-
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 Informatica PowerCenter, and complete the required parameters.
Connector Type
By default, "Informatica PowerCenter" 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 the Auto Lineage Add-On to build data lineage automatically.
Connector Name*
Enter a unique name for the Informatica PowerCenter connection
(Example: "IPCdb").
Connector Environment
Select the environment (Example: PROD, STG) configured for the connector.
Connector Description
Enter a brief description of the connector.
Informatica Database
The following four types of Informatica Database are supported for Informatica PowerCenter:
SQL Server
Oracle
DB2
Postgres
Authentication*
The following two types of Authentication are supported for Informatica PowerCenter:
SQL Server Authentication
Windows Authentication
OvalEdge Installed Environment
The following two types of Environment are supported for Informatica PowerCenter:
linux/unix
Windows
Note: This field appears only when Authentication is selected as Windows Authentication.
Server*
Enter the Server name or IP address of the Informatica PowerCenter instance.
Port*
Enter the port number of the Informatica PowerCenter instance.
Database*
Enter the database name to which the service account user has access within the Informatica PowerCenter Database.
Domain
Enter the verified Informatica PowerCenter Database domain name.
Note: This field is enabled only when the application is installed in a Linux/UNIX environment.
Repository Schema
Enter the name of the Repository Schema.
Driver*
By default, the Informatica PowerCenter driver details are auto-populated.
Username*
Enter the service account username set up to access the Informatica PowerCenter (Example: "oesauser"). Note: This field is disabled only when the OvalEdge Installed Environment is selected as windows environment.
Password*
Enter the password associated with the service account user. Note: This field is disabled only when the OvalEdge Installed Environment is selected as windows environment.
Connection String
Configure the connection string for the Azure SQL 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
Parameter Files Directory
Enter the path to Parameter Files.
Parameter Files Root Directory Path
Enter the path to Parameter Files Root Directory.
Server*
Enter the Server name or IP address of the Informatica PowerCenter instance.
Port*
Enter the port number of the Informatica PowerCenter instance.
Database*
Enter the database name to which the service account user has access within the Informatica PowerCenter Database.
Repository Schema
Enter the name of the Repository Schema.
Driver*
By default, the Informatica PowerCenter driver details are auto-populated.
Username*
Enter the service account username set up to access the Informatica PowerCenter (Example: "oesauser").
Password*
Enter the password associated with the service account user.
Connection String
Configure the connection string for the Azure SQL 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
Parameter Files Directory
Enter the path to Parameter Files.
Parameter Files Root Directory Path
Enter the path to Parameter Files Root Directory.
Server*
Enter the Server name or IP address of the Informatica PowerCenter instance.
Port*
Enter the port number of the Informatica PowerCenter instance.
Database*
Enter the database name to which the service account user has access within the Informatica PowerCenter Database.
Repository Schema
Enter the name of the Repository Schema.
Driver*
By default, the Informatica PowerCenter driver details are auto-populated.
Username*
Enter the service account username set up to access the Informatica PowerCenter (Example: "oesauser").
Password*
Enter the password associated with the service account user.
Connection String
Configure the connection string for the Azure SQL 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
Parameter Files Directory
Enter the path to Parameter Files.
Parameter Files Root Directory Path
Enter the path to Parameter Files Root Directory.
Server*
Enter the Server name or IP address of the Informatica PowerCenter instance.
Port*
Enter the port number of the Informatica PowerCenter instance.
Database*
Enter the database name to which the service account user has access within the Informatica PowerCenter Database.
Repository Schema
Enter the name of the Repository Schema.
Driver*
By default, the Informatica PowerCenter driver details are auto-populated.
Username*
Enter the service account username set up to access the Informatica PowerCenter (Example: "oesauser").
Password*
Enter the password associated with the service account user.
Connection String
Configure the connection string for the Azure SQL 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
Parameter Files Directory
Enter the path to Parameter Files.
Parameter Files Root Directory Path
Enter the path to Parameter Files Root Directory.
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.
No of Archive Objects
No Of Archive Objects*
This shows the number of recent metadata changes to a dataset at the source. By default, it is off. To enable it, toggle the Archive button and specify the number of objects to archive.
Example: Setting it to 4 retrieves the last four changes, displayed in the 'Version' column of the 'Metadata Changes' module.
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 Codes, Schemas, and Tasks.
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.
Lineage: Select server dialects for parsing and setting connector priority for table lineage.
Build Lineage: Automatically build data lineage using source code parsing.
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.
1
Connection Timeout
Description:
The connection attempt fails due to a delayed response from the database service.
Resolution:
Verify that the database service is reachable and adjust the timeout value if required.
2
Invalid Schema or Database Name
Description:
The specified schema or database cannot be located.
Resolution:
Check that the schema or database name exists and is entered correctly.
3
Driver Class Not Found
Description:
The system cannot locate the necessary driver required to establish a connection.
Resolution:
Confirm that the appropriate JDBC driver is installed and accessible to the application.
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