12.1 Connections
A connection tells IDMP how to reach an external system. Connections are configured in Admin Console → Connections and are referenced by data ingestion tasks and asset model imports.
The connection list shows all configured connections with the following columns:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Connection name |
| Type | Connection type (e.g., TDengine TSDB) |
| Connection Status | Whether the connection is currently in use |
| URL | The endpoint address |
| Auth Type | Authentication method used |
To create a connection, click +. To edit, enable/disable, or delete an existing connection, click the ⋮ menu on the connection row, or hover over the connection name in the left tree to reveal the quick-action menu.
A TDengine TSDB connection links IDMP to a TDengine time-series database. Once created, it enables asset model import and real-time data access for all elements and attributes that reference this connection.
Connection form fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name (required) | A unique name for this connection. Accepts letters, numbers, underscores, hyphens, and spaces. |
| Type | Select TDengine TSDB |
| URL (required) | The TDengine REST API endpoint, e.g., http://localhost:6041 |
| Auth Type | Username Password or Token |
| Username | Database username (for Username Password auth) |
| Password (required) | Database password |
| Explorer URL (required) | The TDengine Explorer address for this instance, typically http://[host]:6060 |
| Additional Properties | Optional key-value pairs for advanced configuration |
Click Check to verify the connection before saving, then click Save.
For AI connections used by the intelligent Q&A and analysis features, see Chapter 8 AI-Powered Insights.
