createExternalDatabaseConnection( )

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Creates a new external database connection.

The externalDatabaseConnection parameter must include a name, endpoint, and configuration details for the external database. If any of these are missing, the external database connection isn't created.

Authentication

This function requires elevated permissions and runs only on the backend and on dashboard pages.

Permissions
Manage External Database Connections
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Method Declaration
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Method Parameters
externalDatabaseConnectionExternalDatabaseConnectionRequired

External database connection details.

optionsCreateExternalDatabaseConnectionOptions

Options for creating an external database connection.

Returns
Return Type:Promise<ExternalDatabaseConnection>
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