Introduction to Connection Strings


In the Connection Strings tab, you can create new connection strings, view the list of existing connection strings, and check their details. Connection strings utilize usernames and passwords (sensitive parts) of a specific naming convention to establish connections housed in the Overcast Integration App between the backend system and Salesforce.


 

  1. Connection Strings Tab: The object tab that contains all of your Connection String records. This stays on your navigation bar so it's easy to locate.
  2. New: Utilize this button to create a New Connection String, either to your backend system or to Salesforce.
  3. Change Owner: Utilize this button by first selecting the checkbox beside the Connection String you wish to change, and then selecting the Change Owner button. 
  4. Printable View: This displays the list of Connection Strings with details in an easy to read view, which can then be printed if desired.
  5. Connection String Name: This displays the name and hyperlink to access the details directly on the Connection String record.
  6. Connection String: This displays the username (and other optional parameters) for the Connection String, which would be either the username for the backend system or for the Salesforce connection.
  7. Connection Type: This includes the name and hyperlink to access the Connection Type, which is a related record that indicates the system this connection string is tied to.
  8. Status: A green check indicates if the connection could be successfully established to the system indicated by the Connection Type. A red 'x' indicates that the connection could not be established.
  9. Status Last Updated: This corresponds with the Status field, and is an indicator of when the status most recently changed.
  10. Attached Agents: This number displays how many Secure Agent connections there are with that particular Connection String.