REST Datasource

This section details how to configure a REST datasource.

How to configure REST datasource

1. Log in to Horizon Administration Interface.

2. Access Datasources from the drawer or card: Datasources.

3. Click on Add Datasource.

4. Select REST Type

5. Fill in the mandatory fields.

Datasource specific configuration

General

  • Name* (string input):
    Enter a meaningful datasource name, this setting will be the datasource identifier. It must be unique for each datasource.

  • Description (string input):
    Enter a description to describe this datasource usage.

REST Parameters

  • HTTP Method and URL*: (select & string input)
    Choose the HTTP method and the destination URL for your notification. The URL is a template string and can contain keys for parametrization.

  • Proxy: (select)
    Define a proxy for this REST API call.

  • Timeout* (finite duration):
    Connection timeout when executing the REST API call. Must be a valid finite duration.

  • Accepted response HTTP code* (multiselect | input):
    Response codes meaning the REST call was a success. If another one is received, a failure will be logged.

  • Authentication type and credentials* (select & select):
    Choose the authentication type and the credentials to perform the authentication. Custom authentication allows the credentials values to be accessible in headers.

  • Headers (input string & input string):
    Choose the header name and value. Header values are template strings and can contain keys for parametrization.

  • Body* (string input):
    Enter the REST body. It is a template string and can contain keys for parametrization.