Overview
The following process describes configuring a source system
Configuring A New Source System
Open up the Source System Configuration panel.
On the upper right options menu, click it, and select New Source System.
The first step shows is called System Basic Configuration. The following screen opens -
Field | Description |
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System Method | The type of methods use to connect the source. SOAP+XML and REST+JSON are available. |
System Name | The source system name. |
Description | A description of the source system. |
Base URL | The base url of this source system to access it. |
Authentication type | The options of authentication to the source. OAuth, Username/Password, Fetch OAuth and using Oauth through Username authentication are supported. |
Click Save System.
Based on the Authentication type (Fetch OAuth, OAuth) configuration will be displayed on the left side down the corner of the page.
Authentication Configuration
Authentication Details of External Systems
iManage
iManage supports OAuth and User Id & Password-based authentication. OAuth is supported in cloudimanage.com and 10.3 versions of the private cloud (starting Q3 2020). Currently, CAM is using User & Password-based authentication. A complete OAuth based authentication will be supported by Dec 2020.
Permissions and Roles
You need to specify the NRTADMIN account. This is required for CAM to be able to create users, groups, metadata. Please note the “View Documents” permission is not required unless CAM is used for documents sync or Business Continuity.
Also, In future versions, CAM will support two different authentications 1. CAM authentication without download and delete document permission. Client NRTADMIn with download and delete document permission. This account will be stored in the Client’s AWS or Azure. Therefore CAM will never have direct permission to view or delete a document.
NetDocuments
NetDocuments supports OAuth. CAM obtain the OAuth token from the NetDocuments Authentication dialog.
Permissions and Roles
You need to specify an Admin account with all permissions to create metadata, users & groups, workspaces, and folders.
Office 365
Office 365 supports OAuth + Application authentication. CAM App is registered within the Azure Portal and assigned needed permissions. Then this App Id is used to obtain the OAuth token from the Office 365 Authentication dialog.
Permissions and Roles
You need to specify an Admin equivalent account all permissions to create team, SharePoint site, OneDrive, channel, groups, users, etc.
After Authentication Configuration is completed, Object Configuration page is enabled on the right side of page.
Enter the following information on Object Configuration page
Object Configuration
Once Source System is configured it will be listed at Administration -> Source System Configuration.
Quick Actions
Action | Description |
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View | Shows the configuration details. |
View Jobs | Status of scheduled Jobs. |
Upload Logo | Logo to display for source system. |
Export | System Configuration is exported at JSON file. Note: To Import the configuration file click on hamburger sign at top of the page and select Import Source System. |
Delete | Delete the source system. |
Related Topics
iMange | NetDocuments | M365 |