Key concepts

This topic explains some of the key Neurons iPaaS concepts which will help you understand how to build integrations.

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Connector

Connector enables securing access to one or more instances of the business application. Each connector encapsulates the following:

•Authentication Method - the authentication method used to access third-party applications.

•Triggers - the conditions that trigger the integration workflow.

•Actions - the actions that are performed in the application.

Connection

Connection enables establishing a communication channel to a specific instance of an application, so that integration workflows can be executed for that instance. The information required to establish a connection is determined by the connector. Usually it requires a URL to identify the instance, and authentication information such as API Key.

Connections can be in Connected or Disconnected Status.

Project

Project is a repository that stores recipes, connections, and sub-folders. It is helpful to organize projects by use case, department, process, or any other way that can be categorized and distinguished easily.

Recipe

Recipe is the workflow design. It defines how the workflow is triggered and what actions are performed in the integrated application when triggered.

Recipe can be in Active or Inactive Status.

Datapills

Datapills enable you to create custom workflows tailored to your business needs. The following datapills can be used in a recipe:

•Data from the application that is provided by the connector.

•Information from the Lookup Table.

•Project Properties.