Asset Source Configuration Guide
This document will guide you through the process of configuring the asset source for different systems. Depending on the type of system you are configuring (Jenkins or ServiceNow), you need to provide the appropriate credentials.
Table of Contents
Jenkins Configuration
When configuring the asset source for Jenkins, you need to provide the following credentials:
- Username: The Jenkins username that has access to the asset source.
- Token: A Jenkins token generated by the user for API access.
Steps to Configure:
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Go to your Jenkins account.
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Generate an API token from your profile:
- Click on your user profile (top right corner).
- Scroll down to API Token section.
- Click Generate New Token, give it a name, and copy the token.
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Provide the following details in the configuration:
assetSource: type: jenkins username: <your-jenkins-username> token: <your-jenkins-token>
ServiceNow Asset Source Configuration Guide
This document will guide you through the process of configuring the asset source for ServiceNow. You need to provide specific credentials and the instance URL for authentication and access.
Prerequisites
Before starting the configuration, ensure you have the following details:
- Username: Your ServiceNow username with API access.
- Password: The password associated with the ServiceNow account.
- Instance URL: The URL of your ServiceNow instance, typically in the format
https://<instance-name>.service-now.com
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Steps to Configure ServiceNow as an Asset Source
Step 1: Get Your ServiceNow Credentials
You will need a ServiceNow account with API access. Obtain the following:
- Username: The username that has API access to your ServiceNow instance.
- Password: The corresponding password for your account.
If you do not have API access, contact your ServiceNow administrator to provide you with the necessary permissions.
Step 2: Identify Your ServiceNow Instance URL
You also need the instance URL of your ServiceNow account. This URL typically looks like:
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Versioned URL: /api/now/{api_version}/cmdb/meta/{className}
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Default URL: /api/now/cmdb/meta/{className}
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Provide the following details in the configuration:
assetSource: type: servicenow username: <your-servicenow-username> password: <your-servicenow-password>