Outbound Connector

1.0 Introduction

This article describes how to create and manage Outbound Connectors in Fortanix Confidential Computing Manager (CCM).

An Outbound Connector enables CCM workflows to securely export processed or transformed data from the Fortanix CCM runtime environment to an external data destination. For example, workflow output can be written to a comma-separated values (CSV) file hosted outside the Fortanix CCM environment.

Using the Outbound Connectors menu item in the Fortanix CCM user interface (UI), you can create, view, and manage outbound data connectors.

2.0 Create an Outbound Connectors

Perform the following steps to create an outbound connector to the Fortanix CCM:

1. In the CCM left navigation panel, click the Dataverse → Outbound Connectors menu item, and then click + ADD CONNECTOR to create an outbound connector.

   

2. On the Outbound Connector page:

   1. Connector name: Enter a required name for the outbound connector.

   2. Description (Optional): Add a brief description to provide additional context if needed.

   3. Labels: Assign one or more key-value labels to the connector.

   4. Group: Select the required group name from the drop down menu to associate the connector with that group.

   5. URL: Enter the pre-signed URL where the CSV file is located, containing the exported data from the script.

      NOTE

      Ensure to obtain a valid and pre-signed URL for accessing the data if you want to fetch the data from a URL. This URL can be hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or the Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

3. Click SAVE to create the outbound connector.

The outbound data connector is now created successfully.

3.0 Edit the Outbound Connector

Perform the following steps to modify the details of the outbound connector:

1. In the CCM left navigation panel, click the Outbound Connectors menu item.

2. Locate and click the outbound connector that you wish to edit from the list of available outbound connectors. A new screen opens where you can review and edit the configuration.

3. Click EDIT to initiate the editing process.

   NOTE

   Alternatively, you can click the overflow menu (three dots) for a required connector and EDIT OUTBOUND CONNECTOR to modify the connector.

4. Update the configuration as needed.

5. After you have made the necessary edits, click SAVE to keep your changes.

The outbound data connector is now updated successfully.

4.0 Outbound Connector Details Overview

Click the required outbound connector to view the insights into general details, enabling effective management and understanding of your connectors.

• Connector type: Displays the type of connector, such as CSV.

• Created by: Displays the name of the user who created the connector.

• Group: Specifies the group to which the connector belongs.

• Created at: Displays the timestamp when the connector was initially created.

• Last updated at: Displays the date and time of the last update made to the connector.

• URL: Displays the pre-signed Uniform Resource Locator (URL) associated with the connector where the CSV data output will be stored.

• Labels: Displays any applied labels for additional categorization or identification.

5.0 Delete the Outbound Connector

Perform the following steps to delete the outbound connector:

1. In the CCM left navigation panel, click the Outbound Connectors menu item.

2. Locate and click the outbound connector that you wish to remove from the list of available outbound connectors.

3. Click DELETE to remove the connector.

   NOTE

   Alternatively, you can click the   overflow menu (three dots) for the required connector and select DELETE OUTBOUND CONNECTOR to delete the connector.

4. Click DELETE to confirm the action.

The outbound data connector is now deleted successfully.