Environments & Data Sources
Every connection in Nectari is built from two pieces: an environment and a data source. The environment controls who sees what, and the data source controls where the data comes from. Together, they determine which database a data model connects to and in which context.
This separation means you can have the same data models and views behave differently depending on the active environment. One environment can connect to live data while another connects to a test copy of the same database, all without duplicating any content.
You need an environment before you can create a data source.
Access settings
- In the navigation panel, select the gear icon at the bottom left.
- Nectari switches to the Administration section.
- Select Env. & Data Sources from the sidebar.
Common scenarios
One environment, one data source
The simplest setup.
One person manages content and all users access the same data. Changes go live immediately.
One environment, multiple data sources
One environment, several databases.
Common when data models pull from different systems, for example one source for financials and another for inventory.
Multiple environments
Two or more environments, each with their own data sources.
Separates daily use from content development so changes can be tested before going live.