The following describes user interface and general operations with the Customers module on the CloudBlue Connect platform. The general operations include creating a new tier account, editing account data, accepting tier requests, and more. Creating Tier Accounts Proceed to Customers module and click the Add Customer button from the Directory tab to launch a Tier Account Creation wizard. Follow the wizard steps to…
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Where is CloudBlue Connect data hosted? CloudBlue Connect is hosted on the highly reliable Microsoft Azure servers which guarantees optimal uptime and security for all our customers and data (including order, asset, and tiers information within the platform). Our hosting partner, Microsoft Azure, provides world-class Azure data centers protected by biometric locks and 24-hour surveillance….
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Developer Resources provide detailed description and information on APIs, extensions, SDKs, and other tools that can help developers start working with the CloudBlue Connect platform or drastically improve your experience with the platform. Developer Resources also include object explorer specifications that enable developers and users to quickly learn about statuses and transitions of each object…
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The DevOps module allows managing your Extension as a Service environments within the CloudBlue Connect system. Thus, before continuing with the DevOps module description, it is necessary to outline the Extension as a Service concept and the comprehensive solution of the CloudBlue Connect platform. Extension as a Service The Connect platform is designed to be…
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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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The following provides instructions on how to create a distributor price list instance, generate a price list version, add a price list to a listing and perform other pricing operations by using the graphical user interface on the CloudBlue Connect platform. Price List Creation Create a new price list object by accessing the Pricing module…
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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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