How to Create a Shared Source from Scratch

How to Create a Shared Source from Scratch

Purpose: This section explains how to configure a new Shared Source, enabling it to be reused across pipelines. To create a Shared Source:

1. Log into your Mezmo account.
2. On the homepage, click the Pipeline icon on the left to access pipeline management.
3. Navigate to Shared Sources in the top-left corner and click it.
4. Click New Shared Source to start the configuration process.
5. From the dropdown menu, select a supported source (e.g., Datadog Agent, Fluent, HTTP, Kinesis Firehose, Logstash, etc.).
6. Set a title and add a description for the source.
7. Click Save and Next to proceed to Key Management.
8. Create a new access key by clicking Create New Key, naming it, and generating the endpoint.
9. Click Update to activate the Shared Source. It is now available for use in any pipeline.