Connection Settings

Connection Settings is a module used to manage, configure or change the settings of an application. This module includes critical elements such as database connection settings and backend access settings, which are the core components of the application. You can follow the steps below to edit these settings on the Kuika platform.

How to Access Connection Settings?

1. Open Configuration Manager:
   • Click Configuration Manager in the Header section on the Kuika platform.
2. Select Configuration Settings:
   • Select from the list to edit an existing configuration or create a new one.
3. Switch to App Settings Tab:
   • In the selected configuration settings, open the App Settings tab to access the Connection Settings section.
   • Connection Settings contains two basic structures:
     • DB Connection String
     • Backend URL

DB Connection String

Connection String is a text-based configuration that contains the parameters required for an application to access the database. Defines how to access the database server, authentication method, database name and other connection parameters.

Connection String Content

A Connection String usually consists of the following components:

• Server/Host: The address of the database server.
• Database Name: The name of the database to access.
• Authentication Method: The authentication method to be used to access the database (e.g. Username/Password or Integrated Security).
• User ID: The username used to access the database.
• Password: The database access password.
• Integrated Security: Used for the Windows authentication method (e.g. Integrated Security=True).
• Port: The port number used to connect to the database server.
• Additional Parameters: Other required connection parameters.

Example Connection String:

Server=myServerAddress;Database=myDataBase;User Id=myUsername;Password=myPassword;

Important Notes about Connection String:

• Security: Care should be taken to store sensitive information such as username and password in a secure manner. For example, you can use connection information by encrypting it or storing it in a secure environment.
• Accuracy: The correct configuration of the Connection String is critical for the application to access the database seamlessly.
• Environments: Different Connection String values can be used for development, test and live environments.

Backend URL

Backend URL is the address used to access the application's backend server. This URL is typically used for API requests and access to other resources outside the database.

Structure of the Backend URL:

The Backend URL can contain the following information:

• Domain or IP Address: The address of the server (e.g. https://api.example.com).
• Protocol: The communication protocol used (e.g. http or https).
• Port (Optional): Specified if a port other than a standard port is needed (e.g. https://api.example.com:8080).
• Additional Routes: May contain additional routes to access specific API endpoints (e.g. https://api.example.com/v1/resource).

Important Notes on Backend URL:

• Security: It is important that the backend URL has an encrypted connection using HTTPS.
• Accuracy: An incorrectly configured URL will cause the application to fail to connect with the backend.

Using Connection Settings

By defining these two configurations in the Connection Settings module, you can ensure that your application has seamless access to database and backend resources. Configuring these settings correctly is critical for the performance and security of your application.