Step 2 - Add Tool Connection

Overview

PSknowHOW connects with tools via REST API to collect data for KPI calculations. The connection defined the source tools and authentication details to consume REST API.

• Private connections are accessible only to the account creating the connection.

• Public connection are available for all logged in user. This allows to minimize the number of connection needed for same data source , just ensure that the configured account has required access.

• It is recommended to use service account for authentication.

Navigating to the Connections Screen

• Select "Settings" from the breadcrumb menu in top right corner menu options.

• Click on the "Manage Tools" tab.

• “Available Connection” tab will list all available connections and with an option to add new connection or to edit existing connections.

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Adding a New Connection

From the drop-down menu, select the source tool for the connection you want to create (e.g., Jira, Bitbucket, Sonar Jenkins, etc.).

Click on the "New Connection" button.

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Edit/Delete an Existing Connection

To edit an existing connection, follow these steps:

On the Connections screen, find the connection you want to edit under the respective tool section .

For each connection you have option to edit or delete the connection.

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