Create an Edge site

As jobs are run on an Edge site, rather than on the Collibra platform, creating an Edge site allows you to have a processing runtime at your own premises.

Prerequisites

• You have a global role that has the Manage Edge sites global permission.
• Your server meets all 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.

• If you are working in a CPSH environment, you have enabled Edge for CPSH.

Steps

1. On the main toolbar, click , and then click Settings.
   The Collibra settings page opens.
2. Click Edge.
   The Edge sites overview opens.
3. Above the table, to the right, click Create Edge siteCreate Site.
   The Create Edge site wizard starts.
4. Enter the required information.
   

   Field	Description
   Name Site Name	The name of the Edge site. Use a meaningful name, for example NetherlandsDataCentre1. Do not use spaces or special characters. This field is mandatory and the name must be globally unique.
   Description	The description of the Edge site. We recommend to put at least basic location information of the Edge site. This field is mandatory.

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

What's next?

You can now install the Edge site, or if necessary, first configure a forward proxy.