The DevOps module on the CloudBlue Connect platform is used to add and manage your extensions. This module is also used to monitor your deployed environments, manage your environment variable and settings, and accessing your logs and events. Follow the instructions below to add your extension object and perform various operations with your extension on…
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Overview Distribution agreements define terms and conditions that Vendors must accept to supply their products through specified Marketplaces. For each marketplace that a Distributor wants to use, it is necessary to create and enroll a distribution agreement on the CloudBlue Connect platform. The following diagram schematically illustrates the distribution agreement data model: A program agreement…
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Vendors and Distributors require a distribution contract to outline terms and conditions for product distribution. Namely, signed distribution contracts allows provisioning Vendor products via Distributor marketplaces. Distribution contracts are associated with Distribution Agreements that should be also created and activated on the Connect platform. State Flow A distribution contract between a Distributor and Vendor changes…
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Introduction The following tutorial help Distributors to get necessary skills in performing general operations on the CloudBlue Connect platform. This tutorial may also be increasingly useful for Vendors and Resellers to get better understanding of required operations and available activities on the platform. Before you get started with the tutorial, it is recommended to familiarize…
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Video Tutorial Overview Dynamic validation parameters include draft request validation and inquiry form validation: Draft Request validation represents real-time request structure validation prior to the draft fulfillment request creation on the Connect platform. Inquiring Form validation represents real-time validation of inquiring forms. It allows implementing dynamic validation after the fulfillment request creation. By default, the…
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The following provides a use case and guidelines for configuring the dynamic validation of ordering parameters. It is highly recommended to familiarize yourself with the Dynamic Validation documentation that explains real-time validation concept and provides instructions on how to create and test out your webhook. Thereafter, follow the guidelines below to configure your ordering parameters…
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Access the Notifications menu to customize and manage email notifications that are sent to your specified recipients. The provided notification options can be increasingly important in case submitted notifications should match the identity of your organization and in case it is necessary to provide rules that the system should follow for sending required emails. Consequently,…
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Overview The Embedding section within the product profile page enables Vendors to customize self-service embedding experience of the customers and resellers (in case your product supports tier configuration). Note that the embedding attributes are versioned and localizable. In general, embedding configuration is essential for customizing user experience once a generated subscription is processed successfully. This includes your product…
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The CloudBlue Connect platform can be used to find new products for your organization and start collaborating with new business partners. Use the Catalog module to access detailed information on products that are available for referral programs and syndication scenarios. Direct contracts (also called referral contracts) are required to establish and manage direct business relationship with Vendors of…
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The following provides instructions on how to successfully list your product to the CloudBlue Direct Marketplace. Note that before enlisting your defined product, it is required to activate corresponding program and distribution contracts with CloudBlue. Thereafter, your organization can start collaborating with CloudBlue and enlist your specified product to the CloudBlue Marketplace. Please reach out…
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CloudBlue Connect represents a system that automates the relationship between Vendors, Distributors, Resellers, and customers. The presented integration examples are focused on the Vendor scenarios as summarized and highlighted in the following diagram: Vendor represents an organization that develops cloud-based software solutions or any other software. Vendors can also represent manufacturers of physical goods, an…
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The following article provides instructions on how to bootstrap and deploy your DevOps extension project. This article showcases required CloudBlue Connect Command Line Interface (CLI) commands and demonstrates how to successfully configure your extension. Furthermore, the following outlines all tools and programs that are required to start working with your extension project. Requirements In order…
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The system provides a catalog of extensions that are available for your CloudBlue Connect account. Extensions are used to automate various business operations, streamline communication with your business partner, and simplify many other processes. Therefore, the system allows installing extensions from the catalog, redeeming invitation codes, access detailed information on each installation, and also uninstall…
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In certain scenarios, like webhooks, CloudBlue Connect initiates HTTP(s) connectivity to the endpoints, specified by Vendors and Providers. We generally do not recommend setting up additional firewall rules for such inbound connections as they can significantly complicate operations and upgrade procedures to our partners. However, all outbound connections in Connect are initiated from the special…
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