Configuring Google Cloud Storage as a Connection
In order to import and export from GCS, you must first create a connection:
- Click the "+" button and select "Connection" or right-click in the browser and select "Create New" → "Connection". The "New Connection" tab appears in the menu bar.
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- Select "Google Cloud Storage" as the connection type from the drop-down list and confirm with "Next". You will be guided to the 'Connection Details'.
INFO: To take a step back, click on "Cancel".
- Option 1: Select "IAM Authentication" as the authentication method.
INFO: 'IAM Authentication' is the default authentication mode. No further information is necessary because it is set up in Google Cloud console.
- Option 2: Select "Service Account Key Authentication" as the authentication method.
- Add your 'Google Service Account private key file' as a JSON file by clicking on "Upload". Your file browser opens.
- Select the JSON file and confirm. The data path is shown next to the upload button.
- Add your bucket in Google Cloud Storage which will be used for the connection.
- Select the connection usage "Import/Export" out of the drop-down list and click "Next". You will be guided to the 'Save' settings.
- If required, add a description and click "Save". The dialog 'Save Connection' opens.
- Select the place to save the connection under 'Data' → "Connections" and name the connection, then confirm with "Save". The connection is shown in the file browser.
