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Connector Overview

File Access Manager connector for Generic Table queries a database table (either SQL Server or Oracle) for activity monitoring.

Capabilities

This connector enables you to use File Access Manager to access and analyze data stored in Generic Table and do the following:

  • Analyze the structure of your stored data.
  • Monitor user activity in the resources.
  • Classify the data being stored.
  • Verify user permissions on the resources, and compare them against requirements.
  • Manage access fulfillment - automated granting and revoking of access - according to rules set in File Access Manager.
  • Identity collector – collect IAM users, groups and roles and the connections between them.

Generic Table Installation Flow Overview

To install the Generic Table connector:

  1. Configure all the prerequisites.
  2. Add a new Generic Table application in the Business Website.

  3. Install the relevant services:

    • Activity Monitor - This is the activity collection engine, used by all connectors that support activity monitoring.
    • Permissions Collector - If you are using EC2 login, the collector should be installed on the EC2 instance.
    • Data Classification Collector

Important

Installing the permissions collector and data classification services is optional and should only be installed by someone with a full understanding of File Access Manager deployment architecture. The File Access Manager Administrator Guide has additional information on the architecture.