Collecting data in Management API#
The Management API enables you to programmatically collect and manage data from your data sources. This section explains how to fetch data and configure automated collection schedules through API endpoints.
Why API data collection matters#
Programmatic data collection provides key advantages:
Automate data gathering processes
Control collection schedules systematically
Retrieve data extracts efficiently
Monitor collection status programmatically
Core concepts#
- What is a datastream?
A datastream is how you collect data from a data source in Adverity. You can create multiple datastreams for the same data source, for example to collect data from different accounts in separate datastreams.
- What is a data extract?
A data extract is a file that contains the data collected during a fetch. A fetch can create one or more data extracts.
- What is a fetch?
A fetch is the process of collecting data using a datastream. There are two types of fetches: manual fetches that run once, and scheduled fetches that run automatically at defined intervals.