Introduction
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 minimise the number of connection needed for same data source , just ensure that the configured account has required access.
It is recommened to use service account for authentication.
Navigating to the Connections Screen
Select "Settings" from the breadcrumb menu in top right cornermenu options.
Click on the "Connections" tab.
Connections tab will list all available connections and with an option to add new connection or to edit existing connections.
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.).
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Once all the details are filled and the connection is tested successfully, click on the "Save" button to add the new connection.
Edit/Delete an Existing Connection
To edit an existing connection, follow these steps:
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For each connection you have option to edit or delet the connection.
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Deleting the connection doesn't delete the existing data collected from the source tool being deleted.