| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Asset | An identifiable piece of data that an organization owns. Data assets are useful to query and extract insights from. |
| Audit log | Records all non-query activity on your Embedded Cloud account (for example, creating users and editing permissions). |
| Connection | A configured instance of a data source that is connected to a Embedded Cloud account. |
| Dashboard | The command center for all Embedded Cloud functions. The dashboard enables an administrator to connect and configure connections and users, download client connectors, read audit logs and query logs, access documentation, and view account information. |
| Data source | An application, API, or database to which Embedded Cloud connects. A data source provides data to any supported integration tools. Examples of data sources include Salesforce and Amazon Athena. |
| Integration Tool | An application or tool that connects to Embedded Cloud and accepts inputs from connections for processing, analysis, manipulation, and more. Examples of integration tools include Google Sheets and Microsoft Power BI. |
| Query log | Records all queries that connected integration tools make to Embedded Cloud. Detailed query logs are kept for seven days and then are deleted automatically. |
| Workspaces | Organizes your Embedded Cloud data assets. A workspace can contain a single level of folders for organization. Inbound connections from other tools specify which workspace to connect to. |
Getting Started
Glossary
The following table provides a set of standard terms that are used in the Embedded Cloud documentation. Note that these definitions are applicable only within the context of Embedded Cloud.