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Connector Automation Service

The Connector Automation Service (CAS) executes automations on behalf of ASCERA, collecting, transforming, and summarizing data from connected sources, then returning results to the ASCERA platform.

Remote CAS is available for enclaves and environments where inbound connections from ASCERA SaaS are not permitted. It runs locally within your environment and pushes results outbound, so no ports need to be opened from the internet.

What CAS Does​

When an automation runs, CAS handles the full execution lifecycle: it connects to the target service, collects the relevant data, transforms it into a structured format, generates a summary, and sends the results back to ASCERA. This happens either from ASCERA SaaS directly or from a remote CAS deployment within your enclave.

Deployment Options​

Both deployment options are not mutually exclusive, and you can choose to use either or both based on your environment's requirements and constraints. Additionally, several remote CAS instances can be deployed to support different environments or services as needed.

ASCERA SaaS (Default)​

Automations are executed directly from the ASCERA SaaS platform. No additional setup is required. This option is suitable for services that are externally accessible.

Remote CAS​

A lightweight CAS instance deployed within your enclave. It executes automations locally and pushes results to ASCERA SaaS. This option is required for environments that cannot allow inbound connections from ASCERA SaaS.

Keeping Remote CAS Up to Date​

Remote CAS periodically fetches automation updates from ASCERA SaaS, ensuring your local instance stays current without requiring manual intervention or redeployment.