Create an Edge site

Create an Edge site site to use a processing runtime on your own premises instead of the Collibra infrastructure.

Prerequisites

  • You have a global role that has the Manage Edge sites global permission.
  • Your server meets system requirements.
  • You have enabled database registration via Edge in Collibra Console.

    Note You must restart the Data Governance Center service when you have enabled this option.

Steps

  1. On the main toolbar, click Products icon → Cogwheel icon Settings.
    The Settings page opens.
  2. Click Edge.
    The Sites overview opens.
  3. Above the table, to the right, click Create Site.
    The Create Edge site wizard appears.
  4. Enter the required information.
    FieldDescriptionRequired?
    Site Name

    The name of the Edge site. Use a meaningful name, for example NetherlandsDataCentre1. Do not use spaces or special characters.

    		 Yes

    Description

    The description of the Edge site. Enter at least basic location information of the Edge site.

    		 Yes
  5. Select the Upgrade Mode for this Edge site.
  6. Click Create Site.
    The Edge sites overview appears, including the new Edge site with the status To be installed.

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