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# Set Up an IXIA CCMS Connection

Set up the IXIA CCMS connection as the first step to importing your IXIA CCMS content into Data 360. After you create the connection, create an [Unstructured Data Lake Object (UDLO)](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-create-a-ixia-ccms-udlo.md) to complete the dataflow.

| User Permissions Needed |                                                             |
| ----------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| To create a connection: | System Admin profile or Data Cloud Architect permission set |

**note:** It's your obligation to make sure that you have the rights to the data collected with this feature. Salesforce disclaims all liability with respect to such data collected.

Before you begin:

- Verify that you’ve [Created a Staging Area](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-int/c360-a-data-cloud-integrations.md#create-a-staging-area) and saved your username and hostname.

1. In Data 360, click **Setup**, and select **Data Cloud Setup**.
2. Under **External Integrations**, select **Other Connectors**.
3. Click **New**.
4. Select **IXIA CCMS** and enter a **Connection Name** and an **API Name** (Data 360 requires both).
5. In the **Staging Area** dropdown, select the staging area you created in [Prepare Your IXIA CCMS Connection](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-int/c360-a-data-cloud-integrations.md#create-a-staging-area).
6. Click **Test Connection**.
   - Data 360 verifies that the connection to the staging area is successful.
   - Follow the instructions on the screen if the connection fails.
7. After the connection test passes, **Save** your changes.

## Next Steps

[Create an IXIA CCMS Unstructured Data Lake Object](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-create-a-ixia-ccms-udlo.md)

[IXIA CCMS Connector Limitations](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-ixia-ccms-connector-limitations.md)