All Square 9 iPaaS nodes provide the same level of functionality. In some cases, a vendor specific integration may exist. Generally this is to handle specific requirements of the host API as it relates to authentication. For most scenarios, the universal iPaaS node is appropriate.
Before configuring an iPaaS node, it’s generally helpful to understand the API being leveraged. Use a tool like Postman to test request into the target API. Many API’s, including Square 9’s GlobalSearch API, include a Postman Collection for this specific purpose. At a minimum, you must understand the response to API requests to ensure GlobalCapture can map response data correctly.
Configuration
All iPaaS configuration can be broken down into three sections. These include connection (how to authenticate), request (the call to make and the data to send to it), and formatting (translating an API’s response to something the node can understand).