This Input agent is primarily used for testing during the Profile development. The input data can be made available to the profile by simply manually uploading them.
The input agent receives data in Phase 1 and starts a job for further processing. It works either as event based (passively waits for data) or scheduled (actively fetches data).
A profile is the central configuration unit in the Lobster Data Platform. It receives data, processes it, and forwards it. Configuration is done graphically, with no programming required.