This topic is relevant for NextGen Synchronizer only, embedded in Agile Manager's configuration area. For details about the ALM Synchronizer, see for .
Install the bridge on a computer that can access both Agile Manager and ALM. Install and run the bridge as a Windows administrator user.
In this procedure, you will need to enter credentials for the Agile Manager user assigned to the Integration Bridge role.
Log in to Agile Manager as an Integration Administrator, and browse to the Integrations configuration area.
Tip: If you have just assigned yourself to the Integration Administrator role, you do not need to log out and log in again. Simply refresh your browser window to access the Integrations configuration area.
On the Integrations > Synchronizer configuration page, click the link in step 2 to download the bridge.
Extract the downloaded hp-integration-bridge-windows.zip file.
You must extract this zip file to a path named only with English characters.
Tip: If this is not the first time you are installing the bridge, such as if you are installing an additional bridge, or performing an upgrade, you can also access the download from the Integrations > Synchronizer configuration page. Select More Actions > Download Integration Bridge.
Run the hp-integration-bridge.exe file to begin the installation. When the wizard opens, click OK to get started.
Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to complete the installation.
Note: The Integration Bridge must be installed to a path named only with ASCII characters.
When provided, accept the default values, which are configured to connect to your workspace.
On the Setup connection page:
Settings | Description |
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Bridge name |
Define a name for the bridge. |
URL |
The URL of your Agile Manager site. By default, this URL is provided for you. This URL will be used in email notifications, such as to Integration Administrators. Tip: We recommend ensuring that this URL is accessible to email recipients and from the ALM client. |
Login name and Password fields |
Enter credentials for the user assigned to the Integration Bridge role. If you need to modify these credentials later on, see Set Agile Manager credentials. |
Proxy server |
If you will be using a proxy server to access Agile Manager, select Use proxy server. Enter details for the proxy server and the user who will be logging into the proxy server:
For details about modifying the proxy credentials later, see Configure a proxy for Agile Manager connections. |
Tip: Click Test Connection to verify that the bridge can connect to Agile Manager.
The Endpoint Credentials Manager application opens automatically. Define credentials for connecting to ALM, as described in Manage credentials.
Note: You must configure ALM credentials before you configure your links.
If the Endpoint Credentials Manager does not open automatically, open it manually. The Endpoint Credentials Manager application is installed together with the Integration Bridge.
In Agile Manager, the new bridge is identified within a few moments. If you do not see your new bridge, refresh the page. From there, click Create synchronization links to start creating your links.
See also
Upgrade the Integration Bridge