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Connect your Data

In ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Commerce Intelligence, data sources are called integrations. After an integration is successfully connected, you will be able to browse the tables available for syncing in the Data Warehouse Manager.

Integrations are added and managed using the Connections page, which can be accessed by clicking Manage Data > Connections. Here, you see:

Types of Integrations

There are four ways to get your data into Commerce Intelligence: connect a database, connect a SaaS integration, upload a .csv file, or use the ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ API.

Database Integrations

Commerce Intelligence supports SQL-based and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.

While you can directly connect your database to Commerce Intelligence using database credentials, ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ recommends you use a proven encryption method like an SSH tunnel. This ensures that your data stays safe and secure as it makes its way into your Data Warehouse.

Depending on the connection method and type of database, some technical expertise might be required to complete the setup.

SaaS Integrations

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SaaS integrations are services like Google Adwords, Salesforce, and Zendesk. Because third-party data lives on the vendor’s server, you cannot directly access it like you can with the data in your database.

Usually, setting up an integration in Commerce Intelligence is as easy as simply entering your account credentials. Some services might require an API key to complete the authorization. Check out the integrations section for instructions on generating any credentials you need.

File Upload

Not sure how to get data from a supplementary source into your Data Warehouse? Using the File Upload feature is a good way to pull in data that you do not need for everyday decision making. Following the formatting rules, you can quickly upload .csv files into your Data Warehouse and join them with other data sources.

Commerce Intelligence Import API

If you would rather automate the retrieval of data from one of your own sources, you can use the Commerce Intelligence Import API. Basically, if it is not in a database or a SaaS integration, the Import API function is your best bet.

Using the API requires a bit of technical expertise - someone who is comfortable with writing and maintaining a small Ruby or PHP script is more than qualified.

To learn more about getting started with the Import API, check out the and .

Add an Integration

To add an integration, click Manage Data > Connections and then click Add a New Data Source. Click the icon of the integration that you want to add and follow the instructions in help topics to set things up:

Not seeing an integration you want? Some integrations must be activated for them to be visible in your account. If you are looking for something like Facebook but it is not listed, submit a support ticket.

If you see an error status for an integration, check out the for help.