> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.truedat.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.truedat.io/v8.9/administration/systems.md).

# Source management

The initial sources catalog view displays a list of all sources. Each source includes:

* External ID (source)
* Type (system)
* Source status (active or disabled)
* Timestamp of the last execution
* Status of the last execution
* Message

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Click a source name to view its details.

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#### Source configuration

On the **Configuration** tab, you can view and edit source information. You can also disable or delete the source using the right-hand menu.

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To update one field, click the pencil icon that appears when hovering over it:

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#### Jobs information

On the **Jobs** tab, you can view jobs executed for this source. Information includes the execution time, job type, and status.

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Click a job to view details of that execution:

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#### Execute new job

Request a new job on the **New job** tab. Available job types depend on the source and its connector. They include catalog, lineage, and profiling jobs.

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You can also access job information from **Administration** → **Jobs**.

## New source

As an admin user, create sources from which connectors extract metadata. To create a source, go to **Sources** in the **Admin** module. Then click **New Source**.

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Enter the following required system data:

* **External ID:** Identifier used by connectors to load metadata. It must be unique within the application.
* **Type:** System where metadata is loaded in Truedat. Create systems beforehand. See the Systems section in [Data Catalog management](/v8.8/administration/data-catalog-management.md). Depending on the system, you may need to enter additional information.

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