RISC Networks data source

RISC Networks is a cloud migration analytics tool produced by Flexera.

The RISC Networks data source uses an API connection to bring data into Data Manager.

Consult a Flexera SME to complete configuration. Ensure the RISC Networks source is API‑enabled, firewall rules are in place, and credentials are available.

How do I connect this tool to Data Manager?

1. Gather all of the Data Manager type information, including the data source name, short display name, and the data source type.

2. Gather the RISC Networks fields – this may require consultation with the RISC Networks subject matter expert (SME).

3. In Data Manager, add a new data source by selecting the tool you which to connect and configure with all the gathered information.

Each time this data source is fetched the data becomes raw data.

Data Manager fields

You need to specify the following information from Data Manager:

• Data source name – the name of the data source used to run, transform, map, cleanse, and import the data.

• Short display name – a unique name as a data source label.

• Data source type – what type of data the tool is providing. For example, Assets, CMDB, user location.

RISC Networks fields

From RISC Networks, specify:

• API URL – RISC Networks instance URL.

• API key – unique identifier used to authenticate RISC API access.

• User ID – ID of the user used to generate an authorisation token.

• Password – password for that user.

• Assessment name – assessment name or ID from the RISC Networks source owner.

API 呼び出し

The API call for RISC Networks is:

• Device.Read.All

(Exact request/response details depend on the RISC API configuration and may vary by version.)