Product Features
DataHub
Configure the Timeseries DB
4min
You can configure the Timeseries DB by navigating to DataHub > Configuration.
You have the option of configuring an internal or external InfluxDB timeseries database.
DataHub's Configuration module offers the following functionalities:
- Toggle the Timeseries DB
- Select and Customize Timeseries DB Source type
- Test Timeseries DB
You can enable or disable the Timeseries DB by using the Timeseries DB disabled or Timeseries DB enabled toggle.
Timeseries DB toggle
You can change the Timeseries DB source type by using the Source type drop-down list and selecting internal or external.
Important Notes:
- If you select internal, make sure to select the Enable Data Store option for the device you want to store data for. See Enable Data Store to learn more.
- In version 3.16.x and earlier, create a bucket called tsdata to Enable Data Store in DeviceHub.
- You may need to upgrade your Manufacturing Connect Edge version (3.16.x) if the database creation feature is not implemented immediately.
Source type drop-down list
If you select external enter the following details:
- DB uri: The IP address and port of the externally deployed influxdb database.
- DB username (Optional): The username login credential of the externally deployed influxdb.
- DB password (Optional): The password login credential of the externally deployed influxdb.
- DB vendor: The available vendors are
- influxdb v1.x
- influxdb v2.x
- Description (Optional): A description for the externally deployed influxdb
- Name: The configuration name of the externally deployed influxdb
If you select internal, no further configurations are required.
You can test the connectivity of the Timeseries DB by clicking Test.
The test Timeseries DB button
The connected status and response message displays.