Fuuz Connections help you integrate your Systems and Devices

Fuuz Connections help you integrate your Systems and Devices

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A Connection is the active link between Fuuz and an external system or device. Together with Connectors (drivers), Connections enable secure, scalable, and flexible integrations across your enterprise.

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What is a Connection in Fuuz?

  • A Connection is the active link between Fuuz and an external system or device.
  • Think of it like a USB port on your computer—it's the physical interface that enables communication.
  • Once connected, Fuuz uses a Connector (driver) to understand how to interact with the system.

Components of a Connection

Each Connection includes:

  • Authentication credentials (e.g., username/password, API keys)
  • Endpoint URL (where the system or device is located)
  • Protocol settings (e.g., REST, SOAP, FTP)
  • Security configurations (e.g., token refresh, encryption)

Connections are Unique

Every unique combination of:

  • Endpoint
  • Credentials
  • Protocol

…requires a separate Connection, even if the same Connector is used.

Connections in Action

  • Connections are used in Flows to perform ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) operations.
  • They provide unlimited access to the resources exposed by the external system or device.
  • Examples:
    • Pulling data from an ERP
    • Sending files to an FTP server
    • Reading sensor data from a PLC

Connections Versus Connectors

Feature Connector (Driver) Connection (Link)
Purpose Understand system/device Establish communication
Scope System-specific logic Endpoint-specific credentials
Reusability Shared across connections Unique per endpoint
Example SAP Connector SAP Connection with API Key

Wrap Up

  • Connectors define how Fuuz communicates.
  • Connections define where and with what credentials Fuuz communicates.
  • Together, they enable secure, scalable, and flexible integrations across your enterprise.

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