File System Connection
Overview
The File System connection allows IB-X Agents to access files and folders available through local or network file system paths.
This connection can be used by workflow activities that perform file and folder operations on locations accessible from the AI Command Center.
Connection Properties
Configure the following properties when creating a File System connection.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Folder Path | Absolute local or network path that the connection uses to access files and folders. |
| User Name | User name used to access the configured folder path. |
| Password | Password associated with the configured user account. |
Folder Path
Specify the absolute path to the folder that IB-X should access.
The path can refer to a local location or an accessible network location.
The AI Command Center server must have network access to the specified path.
Testing the Connection
After providing the required connection properties, click Test Connection to validate access to the configured file system location.
Testing the connection can help identify issues such as:
- An incorrect or unavailable folder path
- Invalid credentials
- Network connectivity problems
- Insufficient permissions to access the configured location
The configured user must have the appropriate file system permissions required by the workflow operations that use the connection.
Used By
The File System connection can be used by IB-X workflow activities that access files and folders on local or network file systems.
The operations available depend on the workflow activity using the connection and the permissions granted to the configured user account.
Security Considerations
When configuring a File System connection:
- Use credentials with only the file system permissions required by the Agent.
- Ensure that the configured folder path is accessible from the AI Command Center environment.
- For network locations, ensure that the required network connectivity and access permissions are available.
Avoid granting broader file system permissions than required for the intended automation operations.
For information about creating, editing, testing, cloning, deleting, and auditing connections, see Connections.