Connectors overview

By using a connector, you can integrate your application with a third-party product, which can be a service or an application. A connector acts as a bridge between your application and the third-party product. You can integrate your application with external systems by using connectors without changing the application code. You can develop connectors to listen for events, perform tasks, or query for information. 

You can develop connectors by using BMC Helix Integration Service. The BMC Helix Integration Service provides an integration layer and tools that you can use to build connectors. The BMC Helix Integration Service enables different applications to connect seamlessly with applications that are either hosted on cloud or running on premises, as shown in the following image: 

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For information about BMC Helix Integration Service, see BMC Helix Integration Service documentation.

Important

  • When you request a sandbox (on the Developer Portal), you are provisioned with an integration account. You can use this account to access the integration tools such as BMC Helix Integration Studio and BMC Connector Designer.
  • If you already have a sandbox, you receive an email notification that contains the integration account details when your sandbox is upgraded.

You can develop connectors that perform only synchronous actions. You cannot develop connectors with triggers.


Where to go from here

Adding connector configurations

 

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