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title: "Define a Managed Data Block"
slug: "define-a-managed-data-block"
updated: 2026-02-20T17:15:58Z
published: 2026-02-20T17:15:58Z
canonical: "documentation.lakesidesoftware.com/define-a-managed-data-block"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://documentation.lakesidesoftware.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Define a Managed Data Block

> [!CAUTION]
> **ON-PREMISES ONLY:** For On-Premises Only!

The Managed Data block provides access to data sets predefined by Lakeside that may exist outside of a database. To use the Managed Data block feature:

1. Drag a Managed Data block onto the workspace.
2. Select a **Data Source** from the drop-down list:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/87d11426-6b1f-4b19-b593-b71e55a81af3/Images/Documentation/managed_data_block1.png)
  1. SysTrack Operational
  2. SysTrack Processes
  3. SysTrack Views
3. Select a **Data Block** from the drop-down list.

> [!NOTE]
> **NOTE**: Initial available data sets are **Real Time Health**, and **Real Time Application.**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/87d11426-6b1f-4b19-b593-b71e55a81af3/Images/Documentation/data_block.png)
  1. RealTime Applications
  2. RealTime Health
4. Click the **Apply** button to save your changes.

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