What happens if a Web Services connector is not configured properly in Informatica Cloud?

When a Web Services connector is not configured properly in Informatica Cloud, the primary outcome is integration failure. This means that the expected communication between Informatica Cloud and the web service will not occur as intended. The connector serves as a bridge that enables data exchanges, so any misconfiguration prevents incoming or outgoing requests from being appropriately processed. This failure may manifest as an inability to retrieve or send data, leading to disruptions in data workflows.

In scenarios with misconfiguration, the system typically does not crash, as that would suggest a more severe issue beyond integration, such as application instability. Instead, error messages may be generated that point to the specific issues with the connector setup, allowing users to troubleshoot and correct the problem. Additionally, integration failures do not result in data corruption; they simply halt the process. Therefore, while the system may continue to run, the intended integration would not successfully occur until the configuration is rectified.