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Glossary

Introduction

This glossary lists key terms and their definitions commonly used in AskTable to help you better understand and utilize AskTable.

A

API (Application Programming Interface)
A software interface that enables communication between different software applications.

Authorization (Authorization)
The process of ensuring a user has the right to access specific resources or perform certain actions.

D

Data Source (Data Source)
A database instance, file, or other storage entity containing data that AskTable accesses through data sources.

P

Policy (Policy)
Rules that define data access permissions. Policies can allow or deny access to specific data.

R

Role (Role)
A collection of access permissions. By assigning a role, users can obtain corresponding access permissions.

S

Secure Tunnel (Secure Tunnel)
An encrypted connection method that allows AskTable to access data sources within an enterprise intranet.

SDK (Software Development Kit)
A group of tools and libraries that enable developers to create applications and use specific APIs.

T

Token (Token)
A string used for authentication, often used in API calls.

Conclusion

This glossary provides definitions for key terms commonly used in AskTable, and we hope it aids your understanding and usage of AskTable.