Fuuz Connections help you integrate your Systems and Devices
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
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Feature
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Connector (Driver)
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Connection (Link)
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Purpose
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Understand
system/device
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Establish
communication
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Scope
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System-specific
logic
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Endpoint-specific
credentials
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Reusability
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Shared
across connections
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Unique
per endpoint
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Example
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SAP
Connector
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SAP
Connection with API Key
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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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