DataSource

Used to represent the system where the data was sourced. This object is always needed when creating a Data Stream Definition.

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Important

Parent Type 

This type extends Metadata and inherits its fields.

File Suffix and Directory Location 

DataSource components have the suffix dataSource and are stored in the mktDataSources folder.

Version 

Introduced in API version 50.0.

Special Access Rules 

You need the Salesforce CustomizeApplication permission to access this object.

Fields 

masterLabel 

• Type: string
• Required: Yes
• Description: Required. The UI name for the Data Source.

prefix 

• Type: string
• Required: Yes
• Description: Required. Prefix for the Data Source to make Data Source Object records unique.