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# Data sources

# Data sources {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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Data sources are used to create an import set so that data can be processed, if
necessary, prior to being mapped onto a production table.
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| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| File | Data is in a recognized file format, accessible locally or remotely through several file retrieval methods. |
| JDBC | Data is in a database, accessible using JDBC. Customer Service and Support supports Oracle, MySQL, Sybase, DB2 Universal, and MS SQL Server drivers. |
| LDAP | Data is in an LDAP server, accessible through the LDAP or LDAPS ports, 389 and 636 respectively. |
| OIDC | Data is accessible via OpenID Connect. |
| REST (Integration Hub) | Data is in a REST API, accessible through Integration Hub. |
| Data Stream Integration Hub | Data is loaded from a Data Stream Action, accessible through Integration Hub. |
| Custom (Load by Script) | Data is obtained using a custom script. |
[Table 1. Data Source Types]

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