Pull from VCS

Pull from VCS allows you to retrieve a previous version of a Data Store from Git-based version control, giving you access to historical Data Store definitions and configurations.

Prerequisites:

• The Data Store must have been pushed to a Git repository at least once.

• You have permission to Pull from VCS.

Steps to Pull a Data Store Version

• Navigate to the Data Store list

  • Go to Data Center > My Connectors > Data Store

  • By clicking the Data Store option, a list of the existing Data Stores appears, and find the target Data Store.

• Select the Data Store

  • Click the Pull from VCS icon for the selected Data Store.

  • The Pull from VCS dialog box opens, displaying all available versions with commit messages.

• Review available versions

  • Version: The version number (e.g., V1, V2).

  • Commits: The commit message used when the Data Store version was pushed to VCS.

  • Commit Time: The date and time when the Data Store was committed to VCS.

  • Committed By: The user who committed the Data Store version.

• Select a version

  • Check the checkbox next to the version you want to pull.

• Pull the version

  • Click Pull to retrieve the selected version.

• A confirmation message appears, and the selected version of the Data Store is pulled from VCS.

Outcome

• The Data Store is replaced with the pulled version, reflecting the state defined in that commit (e.g., query, columns, metadata).

• After pulling, you can use this version in your Data Preparation, Data Store, Widgets, or Reports.

Notes & Tips:

• Pulled versions are not reversible; once you pull a version, it replaces the current Data Store.

• Version history is retained in the VCS for auditing, rollback, and collaboration.

• Review commit messages before pulling to ensure the version aligns with your expected state (e.g., filter changes, query optimization).

• If multiple versions are listed, use commit times and user names to choose the correct version to pull

Troubleshooting

• No versions listed: Ensure the Data Store has been pushed to VCS at least once.

• Pull icon disabled: You may not have the appropriate permissions, or VCS integration may not be set up correctly—contact an administrator.

• Version mismatch: Verify that the correct commit message and version number match the changes you're expecting to pull.