Application Programming Interface Guide > Web Services Operations > Operations Reference > getDataSourceTypes
 
getDataSourceTypes
Get a list of the available data source types. These data source types can be used to create new data sources.
Location
/services/webservices/system/admin/resource/operations/
Request Element
detail: The level of detail about the types to include in the response. Valid values are:
SIMPLE: Returns the name and type of the types.
FULL: Additionally returns type-specific data source attributes, including required connection parameters and other information.
Response Elements
dataSourceTypes: List of data source types known by the server. For attributes, see Attributes Element.
Faults
IllegalArgument: If detail is not valid.
Security: If the user does not have the ACCESS_TOOLS right.