Connection Settings

Connection Settings is a module used to manage and configure the settings of an application. This module includes critical elements such as database connection settings and backend access settings. Follow the steps below to edit these settings on the Kuika platform.

Access Connection Settings

1. Open Configuration Manager:
   
   • Click on Configuration Manager at the top of the Kuika platform.
2. Select Configuration Settings:
   
   • Select from the list to edit an existing configuration or create a new one.
3. Switch to the App Settings Tab:
   
   • In the selected configuration settings, open the App Settings tab to access the Connection Settings section.

Connection Settings consists of 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 a database. This configuration defines the server address, authentication method, database name and connection parameters.

Connection String Components

• Server/Host: Address of the database server.
• Database Name: The name of the database to be accessed.
• Authentication Method: Authentication method used to access the database (e.g. Username/Password or Integrated Security).
• User ID: The username used to access the database.
• Password: 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 connection parameters.

Example Connection String:

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

Important Notes

• Security: Make sure that information such as usernames and passwords are stored securely. You can encrypt connection information or store it in a secure environment.
• Accuracy: Correct configuration of the Connection String is essential for smooth access to the database.
• 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 resources outside the database.

Backend URL Components

• 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: It may include additional ways to access specific API endpoints (e.g. https://api.example.com/v1/resource).

Important Notes

• Security: It is important that the backend URL has an encrypted connection using HTTPS.
• Correctness: A misconfigured URL will cause the application to be unable to connect to the backend.

By defining these two configurations in the Connection Settings module, you can guarantee 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.