> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.podigee.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.podigee.com/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/integration-and-data-operator-learning-path.md). # Integration and data operator learning path A guided path for connecting delivery platforms, demand sources, APIs, events, and reports. This path helps an integration operator connect external systems without confusing control, data, and delivery boundaries. It covers service access, owned players, Apple, Spotify, VAST, OpenRTB, CATS, events, reports, APIs, and safe recovery. ![The current One Podigee Apple delivery view shows the Apple HLS standards and interstitial checks for the selected presentation.](https://2032417310-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbqUKO6lljHGzkEAzliPI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-34d9daa348dece809f9dccab5999d7ca485d3f70%2Fdoc-monetization-058-apple-standards.png?alt=media) *Check the destination contract before you activate delivery.* ## Before you start Read [New ad operations team learning path](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/new-ad-operations-team-learning-path.md) and [Large network and Marketplace operator learning path](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/large-network-and-marketplace-operator-learning-path.md). You need the selected workspace scope, a named integration owner, and the credentials or service access required by the destination. ## Understand the boundary ### 1. Check capability and authority Use [Understand integration states and capability levels](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/understand-integration-states-and-capability-levels.md). Record which system owns media, ad selection, insertion, measurement, reporting, and retries. A connected destination can control insertion even when Podigee owns the Campaign plan. ### 2. Create scoped service access Use [Create service access](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/create-service-access.md) and [Connect an external business or data system](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/connect-an-external-business-or-data-system.md). Give each connector only the scopes that its job needs. Set an owner, expiry, rotation rule, and evidence destination. ## Connect delivery surfaces ### 3. Register an owned player Use [Register an owned player or delivery surface](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/register-an-owned-player-or-delivery-surface.md). Confirm the public authority, media formats, fallback, analytics, and event contract before you publish a Campaign to the player. ### 4. Connect Apple and Spotify Use [Connect and verify Apple Podcasts delivery](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/connect-and-verify-apple-podcasts-delivery.md) and [Connect and verify Spotify delivery](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/connect-and-verify-spotify-delivery.md). Follow each platform's media, cuepoint, upload, API, and reporting rules. Apple HLS interstitials and Spotify SPAN delivery have different ownership and evidence steps. ![The current One Podigee Spotify setup shows Priority delivery without a limit and omits the impression limit field from the flight.](https://2032417310-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbqUKO6lljHGzkEAzliPI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-cbdd21162fcc37b92a0ccf4eac59dba854d86447%2Fdoc-monetization-059-spotify-priority.png?alt=media) *Priority delivery requires no impression limit. Stop the Spotify Campaign when it must no longer run.* ## Connect demand and data ### 5. Add VAST, OpenRTB, or CATS demand Use [Connect a VAST demand source](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/connect-a-vast-demand-source.md), [Connect an OpenRTB demand source](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/connect-an-openrtb-demand-source.md), and [Configure CATS transport](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/configure-cats-transport.md). Set timeout, request limit, response validation, fallback, privacy, and provider evidence before you activate the source. ### 6. Configure events and reports Use [Configure event webhooks](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/configure-event-webhooks.md) for delivery and decision events. Use [Configure report delivery](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/configure-report-delivery.md) for scheduled business data. Test the destination, confirm the external receipt, and monitor retries. ### 7. Use the management API Use [Use the management API](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/use-the-management-api.md) when a business system needs to create, read, or update records. Use idempotency, version checks, scoped credentials, and read-back after a write. ## Recover safely * **The destination rejects the contract:** keep the last valid configuration and fix the named field before retry. * **A callback is late or missing:** use [Repair a failed external synchronization](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/repair-a-failed-external-synchronization.md) and check the acknowledgement. * **A source is unsafe:** suspend the integration, preserve evidence, and rotate access. * **A report is not received:** retry the report delivery and verify the external receipt. * **The integration must stop:** use [Suspend an integration](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/suspend-an-integration.md) before you remove access or delete credentials. ## Expected result Every connected system has a named owner, a limited scope, a tested contract, and a clear delivery boundary. 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