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Configuring Custom Properties for Connectors

This guide describes how to configure custom properties for Privacera PolicySync connectors. These properties allow you to override default connector settings to meet specific environment or operational requirements.

Two custom property files are available for connector configuration:

  • connector-custom.properties
  • policysync-custom.properties

How to know which file to use: Each configuration property in Privacera documentation states which file it belongs in. For example:

  • "Add the following to policysync-custom.properties..."
  • "Configure this property in connector-custom.properties..."

Note

Each property in Privacera documentation or support communications specifies its target file. Always verify which file to use before adding a property.

Steps to Configure

Follow these steps to add and apply custom properties for your Privacera connectors:

1. Connect to the Server

SSH into the server where Privacera Manager is installed.

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ssh <your-server>

2. Navigate to the Config Directory

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cd ~/privacera/privacera-manager/config/custom-vars/connectors/<type>/<instance>

3. Create the custom directory

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mkdir custom

4. Create or Edit the Connector Properties File

Create the file in the correct location:

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vi connector-custom.properties

# or

vi policysync-custom.properties

Add your custom configuration. For example:

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fs.s3a.endpoint=https://s3.amazonaws.com
fs.s3a.connection.ssl.enabled=true

5. Deploy Your Changes

Once the properties are configured, run the following commands to update your Privacera Manager platform instance:

Step 1 - Setup which generates the helm charts. This step usually takes few minutes.

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cd ~/privacera/privacera-manager
./privacera-manager.sh setup
Step 2 - Apply the Privacera Manager helm charts.
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cd ~/privacera/privacera-manager
./pm_with_helm.sh upgrade
Step 3 - (Optional) Post-installation step which generates Plugin tar ball, updates Route 53 DNS and so on. This step is not required if you are updating only connector properties.

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cd ~/privacera/privacera-manager
./privacera-manager.sh post-install