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Create MS Sharepoint External Data Source

I am trying to connect a new data source for Sharepoint integration. A couple of the documentations I have read through indicate to create a new external data source and select either:
Files Connect: Microsoft Sharepoint Online
Files Connect: Microsoft OneDrive for Business

In the type field. However the only thing I see as a drop down is 'None'. Does this need to be activated within my org?
Agustina GarciaAgustina Garcia
Hi,

External Data Source Type field doesn't provide the options you are truing to get. It only show OData 2.0 and 4.0, Salesforce and Simple URL so nothing wrong with your organization.

In the case you use Apex Connector Framework https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.apexcode.meta/apexcode/apex_connector_examples.htm then, in the Type drop down list you could also see the Provider class you have created via Apex Code. 

I haven't work with MS Share point but I guess that if you use OData 2.0 type and then the url, probably you would get the connection. I found also this link although not sure if this can help you http://lightningtools.com/bcs_meta_man/connect-to-salesforce-from-sharepoint-with-bcs-meta-man/


I have also written several entries about Lightning Connect in my blog ( http://agarciaodeian.com/2015/10/05/lightning-connect-visualize-your-external-data-in-salesforce-easily/ ), but the example I use is the connection to a SpreadSheet. Take a look just in case this gives you some lights. On Monday I will deliver the 3rd chapter talking about Apex Connector framework.

Hope this gives you some lights.