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Configure Container Nodes

Configure a container node from the Node Editor.

Details and context for the configuration properties specific to container nodes can be found in Container Notebook Properties.

Configure a node

  1. Navigate to the Node Editor.
  2. Select a tab to configure the ingredient node.

Required fields are marked with an * asterisk.

Configuration tab

In this tab, specify scripts and variables used in the container and/or create or upload additional container files to the /docker-share directory.

Select Container Settings to assign resource values for RAM and disk space, make changes to the working directory, log file path, and more.

Connections tab

Tip

Connection properties differ for each source and sink connector. Details on how to fill out these fields can be found in the Supported Connectors documentation.

  1. Select the Connections tab.
  2. Use variables, secrets, or enter credentials to define the connections in the node.
    • Specify Credentials: Enter each credential manually, or select variables or secrets where available.
    • Use Variable: Select this option if a dictionary variable, containing all required credentials, has been defined in the kitchen or recipe.
  3. Select Add notes for changelog , describe the changes, then click Update.

Inputs and Outputs tabs

Use the Inputs tab to specify the data you want from the source and what to do with it. Note, this tab is not available until you define a source connection in the Connections tab.

Use the Outputs tab to define the output and where to send it.

Tests tab

  1. Select the Tests tab.
  2. Click Add Test to create data verification tests.

  3. Click Copy next to a test to duplicate its configuration within the node.

    Adjust the configuration to make the new test or step unique.

  4. Click Delete to remove a test from the node.

  5. Select Add notes for changelog , describe the changes, then click Update.

For technical details on test properties, see Test Declaration and Test Properties.

Copy and delete

Click Copy next to a test, input, or output to duplicate its configuration within the container node. Adjust the configuration to make the new item unique.

Click Delete to remove a test, input, or output from the node.