SQLite

This article outlines the integration with the SQLite connector, enabling metadata management through features such as crawling, querying, and data preview. It also ensures secure authentication via Credential Manager.

Overview

Connector Details

Connector Category	RDBMS
OvalEdge Release Supported	Release8.1
Connectivity [How the connection is established with SQLite]	JDBC driver

Connector Features

Feature	Availability
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 SQLite and mapped to the corresponding UI assets.

SQLite Source Object	SQLite Attribute	OvalEdge Attribute	OvalEdge Category	OvalEdge Type
Database	Default container	Container identifier	Container	Container
Tables	Table name	Table name	Table	Entity
Views	View name	View name	View	Entity
Indexes	Index identifier	Index identifier	Index	Index
Triggers	Trigger definition	Trigger definition	Trigger	Trigger
Columns	Column name and data type	Column name and type	Column	Column

Set up a Connection

Prerequisites

The following are the prerequisites to establish a connection:

File Access

Ensure the OvalEdge application environment has read access to the SQLite database file.

Provide a valid file path (e.g., /path/to/database.db). If the file is missing, locked, or inaccessible, connection validation and crawling will fail. For temporary use cases, :memory: can be used, but it is not persistent.

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.

👨‍💻 Who can provide these permissions? These permissions are typically granted by the SQLite administrator, as users may not have the required access to assign them independently.

Operation	Objects	System Tables	Access Permission
Connection Validation	Database file	sqlite_master	Ability to run validation query
Crawling	Tables / Views / Indexes / Triggers	sqlite_master	Read access
Query Sheet / Data Preview	Tables and Views	User tables / Views	Select

Connection Configuration Steps

Users are required to have the Connector Creator role in order to configure a new connection.

1. Log into OvalEdge, go to Administration > Connectors, click + (New Connector), search for SQLite, and complete the required parameters.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory for establishing a connection.

Field Name	Description
Connector Type	By default, "SQLite" 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 your selection. Supported Credential Managers: OE Credential Manager AWS Secrets Manager HashiCorp Vault Azure Key Vault
Connector Name*	Enter a unique name for the SQLite connection (Example: "SQLite").
Connector description	Enter a brief description of the connector.
Database file path*	Enter file path to the SQLite database file (Example: /path/to/database.db). Use :memory: for an in-memory database

Default Governance Roles
Default Governance Roles*	Select the appropriate users or teams for each governance role from the drop-down list. All users and teams configured in OvalEdge Security are displayed 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 OvalEdge Security 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 configured in OvalEdge. These bridges enable communication between data sources and OvalEdge without altering firewall rules.

1. After entering all connection details, the following actions can be performed:

   1. Click Validate to verify the connection.

   2. Click Save to store the connection for future use.

   3. Click Save & Configure to apply additional settings before saving.

2. 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.

1. Navigate to the Connectors page and click Crawl/Profile.

2. Select the schemas to crawl.

3. The Crawl option is selected by default.

4. Click Run to collect metadata from the connected source and load it into the OvalEdge Data Catalog.

5. After a successful crawl, the information appears in the Data Catalog > Databases/Tables/Table Columns tab.

The Schedule checkbox allows automated crawling at defined intervals, from a minute to a year.

1. Click the Schedule checkbox to enable the Select Period drop-down.

2. Select a time period for the operation from the drop-down menu.

3. Click Schedule to initiate metadata collection from the connected source.

4. The system will automatically execute the crawl operation at the scheduled time.

Other Operations

The Connectors page in the OvalEdge provides a centralized view of all configured connectors, including their health status.

Managing connectors includes:

• Connectors 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, 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.

  • Query Policies: Define query execution rules based on roles.

  • Access Instructions: Add notes on how data can be accessed.

  • Business Glossary Settings: Manage term associations at the connector level.

• 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.

S.No.	Error Message(s)	Error Description & Resolution
1	Invalid connection config.	Error Description: Required connection settings were missing during validation. Resolution: Edit the connector settings. Provide all mandatory fields. Click Validate again.
2	Database file path is required.	Error Description: SQLite database file path was not provided. Resolution: Enter a valid Database file path. Ensure the file exists and is accessible. Retry validation.
3	Connection failed	Error Description: Database connection or file access failed. Resolution: Verify file path and permissions. Ensure the database file is not locked or corrupted. Retry validation.
4	Failed to get fields	Error Description: Metadata retrieval failed due to access or catalog issues. Resolution: Ensure access to sqlite_master. Verify SELECT access on tables/views. Retry crawl.

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