
# Connector capabilities

> Part of Discover and enrich

Learn how to connect your data sources to Atlan. Explore supported connectors, integration patterns, and best practices for unified catalog management.

- [Connectors and capabilities](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/connectors-and-capabilities/llms.txt): Compare connector capabilities across supported data sources—extraction, lineage, and enrichment features by connector.
- [Connect data sources for Azure-hosted Atlan instances](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/connect-data-sources-for-azure-hosted-atlan-instances/llms.txt): This document provides recommended solutions for integrating Atlan instances hosted on Microsoft Azure with the following:.
- [Provide SSL certificates](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/provide-ssl-certificates/llms.txt): SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption helps establish a secure connection between your data source and Atlan. Atlan currently supports SSL certificates for crawling Tableau and crawling Matillion.
- [Modify workflow settings](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/manage-connectivity/llms.txt): Once you've scheduled or run a workflow you can modify its configuration at any time. The configuration that can be modified may vary by workflow but the general steps remain consistent.
- [Monitor workflow runs](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/monitor-connectivity/llms.txt): Monitor your data connection workflows and identify failures for troubleshooting.
- [Order workflows](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/order-workflows/llms.txt): The order of operations you run in Atlan is important. Follow the specific workflow sequence outlined below when crawling data tools. The right order particularly ensures that lineage is constructed without needing to rerun crawlers.
- [View workflow audit logs](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/view-workflow-audit-logs/llms.txt): View audit logs to track configuration changes made to your workflow connections.
- [Understand migrating from jdbc-metadata-extractor to SDR](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/understand-migrating-jdbc-to-sdr/llms.txt): What changes and what stays the same when migrating on-premises JDBC database extraction from jdbc-metadata-extractor to Self-Deployed Runtime.
- [Migrate from jdbc-metadata-extractor to Self-Deployed Runtime](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/migrate-jdbc-to-sdr/llms.txt): Step-by-step guide for migrating on-premises JDBC database connectors from the jdbc-metadata-extractor to Self-Deployed Runtime (SDR).
- [Mine queries through cloud object storage](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/mine-queries-through-cloud-object-storage/llms.txt): Prepare SQL query history files and configure cloud object storage access so Generic Miner can extract lineage from query logs stored in Atlan's object store, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, or Azure Blob Storage.
- [Connectivity models](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/connectivity-models/llms.txt): Understand Atlan's three connectivity models—Direct, Private Link, and SDR—and how each one determines where traffic flows, who manages infrastructure, and what your network security requires.
- [Direct connectivity](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/direct-connectivity/llms.txt): Understand how Atlan connects directly to your data sources over the internet to extract metadata
- [SDR connectivity](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/sdr-connectivity/llms.txt): Understand how Self-Deployed Runtime connects to Atlan Cloud and your data sources
- [What are preflight checks?](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/what-are-preflight-checks/llms.txt): Learn about what are preflight checks?.
- [What is the crawler logic for a deprecated asset?](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/what-is-the-crawler-logic-for-a-deprecated-asset/llms.txt): Learn about what is the crawler logic for a deprecated asset?.
- [Plan your connectors and metadata ingestion](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/plan-connectors-and-ingestion/llms.txt): How to choose an ingestion mechanism, scope a crawl, structure connections, and sequence a multi-connector rollout so lineage and trust land the first time.
- [Connector auth and setup reference](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/connector-auth-and-setup/llms.txt): Auth methods, grants, network prerequisites, and known scoping limits per connector. Full setup forms and credential fields live on each connector's own page.
- [Additional connectivity to data sources](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/additional-connectivity-to-data-sources/llms.txt): Connect to data sources through alternative pathways — VPNs, API gateways, private networks, and reverse tunnels for secure access.
- [OpenLineage configuration and facets](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/openlineage-configuration-and-facets/llms.txt): Configure OpenLineage integration with Atlan — capture lineage metadata from Airflow, Spark, and other data processing tools.
- [Supported sources](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/supported-sources/llms.txt): Connect to data sources — out-of-the-box connectors or custom integrations using App Framework and Open APIs.
- [Workflow center](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/workflow-center/llms.txt): Manage data connections and workflows from a central hub — monitor extraction, schedule runs, and control connector settings.
- [Workflow](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/workflow/llms.txt): Monitor workflow execution and asset creation — track lineage coverage, connection metadata, and extraction progress.
- [Semantic offerings by connector](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/semantic-layers-and-assets/llms.txt): Discover semantic assets by connector — view semantic models, datasets, metric views, and business-friendly definitions cataloged from each tool.
- [What's the difference between connecting to Athena and Glue?](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/athena-vs-glue/llms.txt): Learn about what's the difference between connecting to athena and glue?.
- [What column keys does Atlan crawl?](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/column-keys-crawled/llms.txt): Learn about what column keys does atlan crawl?.
- [Can the Hive crawler connect to an independent Hive metastore?](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/hive-metastore-connection/llms.txt): Learn about can the hive crawler connect to an independent hive metastore?.
- [Can I connect to any source with an ODBC/JDBC driver?](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/odbc-jdbc-driver/llms.txt): A number of Atlan's supported connectors use a JDBC- or REST API-based approach for metadata extraction. If you are attempting to connect to a source with no native integration, contact Atlan support to share more details about your use case.
- [How often does Atlan crawl Snowflake?](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/catalog/connector-capabilities/snowflake-crawl-frequency/llms.txt): Learn about how often does atlan crawl snowflake?.
