Integration in CloudPi
CloudPi offers robust integration capabilities with leading workflow management tools and authentication providers. These integrations are designed to streamline cloud management processes, enhance team collaboration, and improve the tracking and resolution of cloud-related tasks and issues.
Integration Capabilities
CloudPi supports the following integrations:
- Ticket Providers (Azure DevOps, Jira, ServiceNow)
- SSO (Single Sign-On)
- SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
Ticket Provider Integration
Configure your ticket management tool to create and track tickets from CloudPi recommendations. This integration facilitates handling incidents, work items, and IT operations efficiently.
Available Providers
Jira - Atlassian Jira Cloud for issue tracking
Azure DevOps - Microsoft Azure DevOps for work item management
ServiceNow - ServiceNow for incident management
Connection Status
Each provider displays its connection status:
- Active (green badge) - Provider is connected and active
- Connected - Provider is linked to CloudPi
- Not Connected - Provider needs to be configured
Azure DevOps Integration
Enable seamless work item management and workflow automation by integrating your Azure DevOps instance. This integration facilitates handling tasks, epics, and project operations efficiently.
Steps to Configure
1. Open Azure DevOps Integration Dialog
- Navigate to Admin Settings → Integration
- Select Azure DevOps from the Available Providers
2. Provide Required Details
Organization URL - Enter the URL of your Azure DevOps organization (e.g., https://dev.azure.com/your-organization)
Personal Access Token (PAT) - Provide the personal access token generated from Azure DevOps with appropriate permissions
3. Connect
- Click Connect to establish the connection
- Upon successful configuration, you will see "Azure DevOps is connected and active" with a green checkmark
4. Configure Button
- Click Configure to access additional settings and project routing options
Disconnecting Provider
To disconnect Azure DevOps:
- Click the Disconnect Provider button in the top-right corner
- Confirm the disconnection when prompted
SSO (Single Sign-On) Integration
Enable Single Sign-On to allow users to log in to your system using their organization's identity provider. This supports PKCE (Proof Key for Code Exchange) for enhanced security.
Steps to Configure
1. Open SSO Configuration
- Navigate to Admin Settings → Integration
- Select SSO from the options
2. Provide Required Details
Client ID - Enter the client ID provided by the identity provider
Client Secret - Enter the secret associated with the client ID
SSO Enabled - Toggle this option to enable SSO
3. Save or Update
- If SSO is not configured, click Save to set up the integration
- If SSO is already configured, click Edit, update the fields, and click Update to apply changes
4. Confirmation
A success message confirms the successful setup of the SSO integration.
Error Handling
Alerts will display error messages if the configuration is invalid (e.g., "Invalid Client ID" or "Authorization endpoint unreachable").
SMTP Integration
Set up SMTP to enable email notifications from your environment. Configure the required settings to send alerts and notifications to users.
Steps to Configure
1. Open SMTP Integration Dialog
- Navigate to Admin Settings → Integration
- Select SMTP from the integration options
2. Provide Required Details
SMTP Host - Enter the hostname of your SMTP server (e.g., smtp.gmail.com)
SMTP Port - Specify the port number (e.g., 587 for secure connections)
Email Address - Provide the sender's email address
Password - Enter the password for the email account
3. Save or Update
- If SMTP is not configured, click Save to set up the integration
- If SMTP is already configured, click Edit, update the fields, and click Update to apply changes
4. Confirmation
A success message confirms the SMTP integration is configured successfully.
Error Handling
Error messages will indicate issues such as "Unable to connect to SMTP server" or "Invalid email credentials."
CloudPi's integration with workflow tools like Azure DevOps empowers organizations to leverage their existing IT service management frameworks to enhance cloud operations, ensuring tasks are handled efficiently and effectively, thus driving better cloud governance and operational agility.

