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Adding resource files to Deployable Transformer for Snowflake engines by introducing External Resource for Platform Users

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In the same way that StreamSets Data Collector (SDC) allows for the upload of external resources via the user interface, there should be a similar option available for the Deployed Transformer for Snowflake.

Use Case 1:
According to our organization's policy, SSL must be enabled between the browser and the engine. Consequently, I need to upload certificates to the engine (Docker container). While preparing an engine for the development environment, and for all deployed engines, the requirement is to use direct REST API connections. For HTTPS connections, we utilize a private key certificate.

With Data Collector Engines, the Control Hub engines editor provides an option to upload external resources, such as certificates or external libraries (e.g., JDBC drivers). However, this option is absent when using the Transformer for Snowflake engine.

Use Case 2:
When sending notifications via email from stages, it is necessary to define mail properties in the properties file. To avoid exposing the username and password in the file, we use an external file to store the password. This file is stored in the engine (Docker container), and the engine reads the content (username and password) at runtime using the syntax xmail.username=${file("email_username.txt")}.

Manual Workaround:
Although I have found a manual workaround, this functionality should ideally be available out-of-the-box in the user interface. The steps I followed to upload the files are as follows:

  • Load the files to a network folder.
  • Mount the network folder to the engine's Linux box.
  • Mount the folder to the Docker container.
  • Manually copy the files to the required folder within the Docker container for the Transformer for Snowflake on-premises (/opt/streamsets-streamflake-5.9.0/externalResources/resources).
Needed By Not sure -- Just thought it was cool