IBM® Connections generally expects the reporting structure of an organization to be provided by a Directory Server (i.e. Microsoft® Active Directory) or a common Human Resources system. This information is generally populated into connections using Tivoli® Directory Integrator. If it is available and accurate, it is the best source of reporting chain information, but if not then the Update Manager widget has been designed to allow a manager to update their direct reports.
This update occurs by using the IBM® Connections RESTful API without any direct writes to the database.
The workflow for updating a manager is as follows (for this example let us assume that Roger Sherman manages Samuel Huntington).
- Roger (the manager) logs into IBM® Connections; his own profile informs him to navigate to the person’s profile to update their manager:
- Roger searches for Samuel’s profile; the widget indicates that Roger does not currently manage Samuel:
- Roger selects the link and is prompted to confirm that he is indeed the manager:
- The widget updates the information successfully.
- Roger checks the report to chain to ensure that he is now Samuel’s manager.
Installation and Support
The widget ships with a comprehensive installation guide which steps an IBM Connections administrator through the process of installing it. In addition, Just Nudge offers an installation service for the widget that can either be performed remotely or onsite. For more details please contact support@justnudge.com.
Pricing
The widget pricing includes an installation guide together with email support for the installation and includes unlimited users and installations (i.e. test environments, production etc). If you would like to find out information about pricing or would like a trial version please email us at sales@justnudge.com. The widget has the following license.
