# Add DataSource

CloudFabrix OIA comes with predefined data source types. You need to select the corresponding datasource type while adding datasource which explained below under 'How to add datasource'.  

 The following are the default datasource types provisioned as part of OIA.

* Amazon EC2
* AppDynamics
* cfxPulse API
* cfxPulse Influx DB
* Cisco SNTC API
* Cisco Support API
* Dynatrace
* ElasticSearch
* ELK Stack
* NetApp ONTAP
* NetApp ONTAP C Module
* Remedy
* ServiceNow
* Splunk
* VMware vCenter

CloudFabrix based on business requirements may support new datasource type and if your business require a datasource type not covered in the above list, please contact your business CloudFabrix contact for such feasibility of introducing new datasource type.

### How to add / map DataSource to DataSource Type

**Step 1**: Click on 'DataSources'. It displays either blank view or existing datasources. To add new one, click on '+' on top right corner.

**Step 2**: The following details need to be entered.

**a. DataSource Name**: Enter data source name

**b. Description**: Enter description

**c. Requires Gateway Accesss**: Select Yes / No

     If Gateway Access is required, select Yes, then 'Select Environment' is displayed. Chose the relevant environment.

**d. Select Datasource Type**:

    Select relevant datasource type from the list displayed. The list is as given above.

**Step 3**. Click 'Save' to save the gateway.


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