Exploring SGC Central
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Summary of Exploring SGC Central
The SGC Central application enables users to discover, install, and monitor integration-ready Service Graph Connectors. It provides visibility into discovered sources and processed data, along with tools for diagnosing and resolving connection issues. Access is available via the SGC Central view in the Service Graph Workspace or CMDB Workspace.
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Key Features
- User Roles: Different roles have specific permissions, including:
- Administrator: Can install, upgrade, and manage connections; monitor performance; and run background scripts.
- SGC-admin: Has high-level permissions to create, update, and delete connections, as well as configure connectors.
- CMDB Installation Administrator: Can customize integrations, manage custom tables, and access Service Graph Connector modules.
- Workflow: Users can search for connectors, create and configure connections, set up import schedules, and monitor data imports through a dashboard for error management.
- Integrated Dashboard: Provides instant insights into connection status and performance for effective debugging and overall management.
Key Outcomes
By utilizing SGC Central, users can expect to:
- Visualize connection statuses for smooth operation of integrations.
- Discover and install the latest integration-ready connectors.
- Intuitively manage and modify connections based on organizational needs.
Next Steps
For further details on configuring and using SGC Central, explore additional resources on managing connections and reference materials specific to Service Graph Connectors.
Learn about the SGC Central application with a sample workflow and review the benefits it can provide for different users in your organization.
SGC Central overview
With the SGC Central application you can discover and install integration-ready Service Graph Connectors, monitor their connection performance and insights, ensure complete visibility into discovered sources and processed data, and access tools and resources for diagnosing and resolving connection issues. You access the application from the SGC Central view in the Service Graph Workspace or CMDB Workspace.
SGC Central users
| User role | Description |
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| Administrator | Users with the admin role can install and upgrade Service Graph Connectors, including API Service Graph Connectors. Administrators can perform the following tasks:
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| SGC-admin | The sn_cmdb_int_util.sgc_admin user role has the second-highest level of permissions for Service Graph Connectors. SGC-admin users can perform the following tasks:
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| CMDB installation administrator | Users with the cmdb_inst_admin role can use IntegrationHub ETL to create and customize integrations. CMDB installation administrators can perform the following tasks:
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SGC Central workflow
A user with the SGC-admin or admin role uses SGC Central to perform the following tasks:
- Based on the connection type, searches for a Service Graph Connector within the SGC Central view in Service Graph Workspace or CMDB Workspace.
- Selects a connector type and creates the connection using the playbook available for the connector.
- Configures the properties for the connection.
- Sets up import schedules for targeted data sources.
- Tracks the third-party data imported by the system using the connection into CMDB.
- Monitors the SGC Central dashboard for any errors in the connection or the data processing pipeline.
- Makes edits to the configuration or import schedules if needed.
SGC Central benefits
| Benefit | Feature | Users |
|---|---|---|
| Visualize connection status | Integrated dashboard to gain instant insights into the connection status of your connectors and performance, keeping your connections running smoothly. In addition, quickly debug for seamless integration. |
Administrator, SGC-admin, CMDB installation administrator |
| Discover integration-ready connectors | Explore and install connectors based on the connection type requirements. See which connectors have new versions available and are eligible for upgrade. | Administrator |
| Manage connections intuitively | Create or modify connections to your needs. |
Administrator, SGC-admin |