Connections Header
NOTE: This step is no longer required if Boards is hosted on the same hostname as Connections, e.g. as a path on the existing domain like /boards
Download the Application¶
The latest .ear from here
Login to WebSphere ISC¶
This is usually accessible through a URL like:
https://[DEPLOY_MANAGER_ALIAS]:9043/ibm/console/logon.jsp
Create Config¶
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Open
Environment
->WebSphere variables
Ensure the scope is selected as the
Cell
Click
New
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Set the following details and click
OK
EXTERNAL_APPS_CONFIG {"boards":"https://[BOARDS_URL]/auth/connections"}
Where
[BOARDS_URL]
is the URL of the Boards installation specified previously -
The config may require saving. Click
Save
if presented
Install the Header App¶
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Open
Applications
->Application Types
->WebSphere enterprise applications
Click
Install
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Select the file and click
Next
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You can rename the App if you wish, then click
Next
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Select the checkbox for the module
Hold shift while selecting both the
WebServer
and theAppsCluster
from the listClick Apply
The Servers should update on the right hand side
Click
Next
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Click
Next
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Click
Finish
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The config may prompt to save. Click
Save
The application should now be installed
Start the Header App¶
Tick the box next to the app name, and click Start
The app should now start. Congratulations, you have installed the app!
Open Boards¶
You should now be able to load the Boards app with HCL Connections header at this path:
https://[CONNECTIONS_URL]/boards
For example:
https://connections.example.com/boards