The Portal is a web-based user interface that provides access to all of the subsystems of an instance of OpenECOMP. It offers both design-time tools and run-time monitoring and control.
Any user seeking access to an OpenECOMP application will first visit the Portal, where authentication will be performed. Based on the user’s configured access level, the Portal will let the user access different application widgets, and might also redirect the user to a specific run-time environment.
Designing Services
The Portal provides the following design-time features:
- Visual design tools for Services
- Policy creation (editing and conflict identification tools)
- Visual design tools for Analytic Applications (out-of-scope for first OpenECOMP release)
An API is available to enable developers to build additional user interface applications that interact with OpenECOMP components. For example, an app could be written to instantiate service from a certified design model that is not integrated with an automated service provider ordering system.
Installing Services
<<TODO: Reference to VID here; possible pointer to Demos page>>
Monitoring and Reports: the Dashboard
The Portal also provides a customizable Dashboard containing dynamic widgets that provide content provided by applications running in separate environments. The available widgets are tailored for each user based on access level. Examples of Dashboard elements include:
- Reports and visualizations, including topology visualizations
- Collaborative services (video, text chatting, and screen sharing)
- Application administration (manual on-boarding and management)
- System monitoring, alarms, and auditing
Administration
<<TODO: overview of creating users, assigning roles>>
User Guide
The forthcoming User Guide <<DocRef: User Guide>> will provide a comprehensive description of the features of the Portal.
Developer Information
For developers who wish to extend OpenECOMP, there is a <<DocRef: Portal Software Development Kit (SDK)>>. This SDK includes bundled tools, technologies, and built-in capabilities such as services, APIs, and UI controls.