Servers and Storage – eSchoolData

Administrators must define Storage folders on the Servers for each data export / data import. Once Storage and Servers have been setup, Zaps can be installed from the Marketplace and then Profiles can be setup to start the dataflow.

Required Permissions: Define Dataflow Automation settings

Where to Start

From within eSD GURU:

Select Servers from the left-hand navigation menu.

Add a Server

Select Create Storage Server to create a new Server location.
Select the pencil icon next to any existing servers to Edit as needed.

Servers must be web accessible.

Enter a Name for the new Server.
Choose a Provider. Options include AmazonS3, Dropbox, FTPS, and SFTP. Each option requires different credentials:
1. AmazonS3
  - AWS Region
  - S3 Bucket Name
  - Access Key
  - Access Secret
2. Dropbox
  - App Key
  - App secret
  - Access Token
3. FTPS
  - Host
  - Port
  - User Name
  - Password
4. SFTP
  - Host
  - Port
  - User Name
  - Password
  - OR Private Key
  - Pass Phrase
Enter a Server Description as needed to describe what the server will be used for.
Select Ok to save the information.

Add Storage

Select Storage.
Select Create Storage Folder to define where data will be sent on a server.

Provide Storage name. Storage names must be unique.
Choose a server from the dropdown menu. Servers appear based on the above steps. Be sure to setup a Server prior to setting up Storage.
Enter a Folder name in which data will be stored. Folder names must be unique.
Enter a Storage description to define what the storage is being used for.
Select Ok to create the Storage pathway.

Now that a Server and Storage have been setup, Install Zaps from the Marketplace.