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This page describes how to list and view data source details in the Google Cloud console.
Each data source in a backup vault identifies a specific resource.
A data source can be a specific virtual machine or a specific database instance
that is being backed up or has been backed up to the backup vault.
Data sources are automatically created by the Backup and DR Service based on the
backup plan you apply to the resource.
This predefined role contains
the permissions required to list and view data source details. To see the exact permissions that are
required, expand the Required permissions section:
Required permissions
The following permissions are required to list and view data source details:
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