Database: Test connection

Check a database connection is alive by running a trivial query.

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Check a database connection is alive by running a trivial query.

Add it to a process

In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Test connection under Database › Connection, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.

Fields

FieldRequiredWhat it does
NameYesConnection name to test
VariableNoName of the variable where the result will be stored Default: connection_ok.

What it gives back

  • {connection_ok} – True if the connection responded

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