Overview

You must create SnapLogic Redshift Accounts to connect to data sources that you want to use in your pipelines. You can configure your SnapLogic Redshift Accounts using either the Designer or the Manager.

Snap-Account Compatibility

Snaps in the Redshift Snap Pack work with different accounts and protocols per the following table.

Configuring Redshift Accounts Using SnapLogic Designer

Drag a Redshift Snap to the Canvas and click the Snap to open its settings. Click the Account tab. You can now either use an existing account or create a new one.

Selecting an existing account

SnapLogic organizes and displays all accounts to which you have access, sorting them by account type and location. To select an existing account:

1. In the Account tab, click the  icon to view the accounts to which you have access, and select the account that you want to use.

2. Click Save.
   

Creating an account

1. In the Account tab, click Add Account below the Account Reference field.

2. Select the Location in which you want to create the account, select the Account Type, and click Continue. The Add Account dialog window associated with the account type is displayed.
   

3. Enter the required account details. For detailed guidance on how to provide information required for each account type, see the following articles:
   

   • Redshift Account
   • Redshift SSL Account
   • Redshift Cross-Account IAM Role Account
   • Redshift Cross-Account IAM Role SSL Account

4. Click Validate to verify the account, if the account type supports validation.

5. Click Apply to complete configuring the Redshift account.

Configuring Redshift Accounts Using SnapLogic Manager

You can use Manager to create accounts without associating them immediately with Pipelines.

1. In the left pane, browse to the project in which you want to create the account and click  > Account > <Snap Pack Name>, followed by the appropriate account type. The Create Account dialog associated with the selected account type is displayed.
   

2. Repeat the steps numbered 3 through 5 in the Creating an account section.

3. Supply the necessary information.

   • URL parameters to be specified to ensure SSL connectivity: 

     •  ssl=true

   • The S3 Bucket, S3 Access-key ID and S3 Secret key properties are required for Redshift-Bulk Load and Redshift-Bulk Upsert Snaps. The S3 Folder property may be used for the staging file. If the S3 Folder property is left blank, the staging file will be stored in the bucket.
4. (Optional) Supply additional information on this account in the Notes field of the Info tab.
5. Click Apply.