Connecting External Databases and Model
Connect to an existing database and design a connected data model.
Guide Concept
There are times you already have your database designed and only need to integrate the ThingWorx environment.
These concepts and steps will allow you to focus on development of your application while still allowing the ability to utilize the power of ThingWorx!
We will teach you how to create a data model around your database design and connect to that database.
Guide Info
| Level | Intermediate |
| Est. Time | 30 Minutes |
| Published | Sep 01, 2020 |
| Author | Jason Johnson |
You'll learn how to
- How to connect an external database and created services to be used with it
- How to design and implement a new data model based on an external resource
- Using data models with database services
Things used in this guide
Environment:
This guide may be completed within any environment where you have access to the ThingWorx Foundation server.
This includes both the hosted evaluation server, as well as the downloadable trial.
Completed Example:
You are provided a complete example that can be utilized as a reference for completion as you go through the guide or for insight into how the following steps can be completed.
Software components:
ThingWorx Foundation
Previous knowledge