Set Up an IBM Cloud Object Storage Connection (Beta)

This Data Cloud connector is a beta service that is subject to the Beta Services Terms at Agreements - Salesforce.com or a written Unified Pilot Agreement if executed by Customer, and applicable terms in the Product Terms Directory. Use of this pilot or beta service is at the Customer's sole discretion.

Set up the IBM Cloud Object Storage connection to start the flow of data into Data Cloud.

This feature is a Beta Service. A customer may opt to try a Beta Service in its sole discretion. Any use of the Beta Service is subject to the applicable Beta Services Terms provided at Agreements and Terms. If you have questions or feedback about this Beta Service, contact the Data Cloud Connector team at datacloud-connectors-beta@salesforce.com.
User Permissions Needed 
To create a connection:System Admin profile or Data Cloud Architect permission set

Before you begin:

  • Enable the Beta connector through the feature manager. See Enable Data Cloud Features.
  • Verify your admin has enabled firewalls on the system you want Data Cloud to connect to by including these IP addresses to your allowlists.

  1. In Data Cloud, click Setup, and select Data Cloud Setup.

  2. Under External Integrations, select Other Connectors.

  3. Click New.

  4. On the Source tab, select IBM Cloud Object Storage and click Next.

  5. Enter a connection name, connection API name, and provide the authentication and connection details.

  6. For Authentication Details, provide the API key and SSL server certificate.

    1. For API Key, enter UID or base64 encoded token.

    2. For SSL Server Certificate, enter the certificate string or upload the string as a .pem file.

  7. For Connection Details, provide the cloud object storage CRN.

    1. For Cloud Object Storage CRN, provide the Cloud Resource Name (CRN) generated from the IBM cloud account.

    To learn more about connecting to IBM Cloud Object Storage, review the IBM documentation.

  8. To review your configuration, click Test Connection.

  9. Click Save.

After the connector details are accepted, the connection is created and listed under Connectors. You can now create data streams.