CA Harvest REST interface - Configuration

[Jarus Bosman]

Hi,

I've read the following articles on the REST API:

1. Get Started with REST API
2. Install CA Harvest SCM REST API
3. Using CA Harvest SCM REST API

I can't find anything on configuring the REST API service. I want to deploy the REST API on a WebSphere Application Server which runs on a different server than CA Harvest, so I'm assuming I will have to define the Broker somewhere on the REST API service.

Where do I find this information?

Kind regards,
Jarus Bosman

[Sridhar Gooni]

Hello Jarus,

You are installing rest api on which platform?

Pre-Requisite : Harvest client has to be installed on the machine where rest service is deployed.

Once deployed, you can refer login api to provide necessary parameters.

We need to provide username,password,brokername.

https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/ca-enterprise-software/business-management/harvest-scm/13-0/apis-and-sdk-reference/using-ca-harvest-scm-rest-api.html

Thanks,
Sridhar

[Jarus Bosman]

Hi Sridhar,

We are installing on Suse Linux. I see the login REST call specifies the broker details - Thank you.

So I'll install the client on the Linux server where my WebSphere is running, then deploy the REST API application on WebSphere and test it.

I'll drop in again when I have more questions.

Thank you for the continuous support and advice!
Jarus

[Jarus Bosman]

OK, we've finally installed the client on the application server. Where do I get the downloads for the REST API?

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[Sridhar Gooni]

Hello Jarus,

Can you let us know the Harvest version you have installed?

Thanks,
Sridhar

[Jarus Bosman]

Hi Sridhar,

Apologies for the delayed response - We're busy with a performance cycle.

We're currently on v13 Build 152.

Kind regards,
Jarus

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[Jarus Bosman]

Any info guys?

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Jarus
Senior Software Developer
State Information Technology Agency
South Africa
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[Sridhar Gooni]

Hello Jarus,

Do you have the downloaded DVD image of Harvest?

Thanks,
Sridhar

[Jarus Bosman]

Hi Sridhar,

I have 2 images:

1. One with client installs for Windows, Linux and AIX, harweb, BIRT reports and server installs for AIX, Linux and Windows
2. A second one with clients for HP, Linux S390, MacOS, Sun SPARC and z/OS, harweb for AIX and server for HP, Linux S390 and Sun SPARC

I'm not sure if the REST API installation files are on one of these.

Kind regards,
Jarus

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Jarus
Senior Software Developer
State Information Technology Agency
South Africa
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[Sridhar Gooni]

Hello Jarus,
Based on the above information, it seems that you are on V13.0.3 version.
REST API feature is supported with a patch on top of 13.0.3.
You need to apply 13.0.4 patch to be able to use REST API.
Following is the ref link : 

https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/ca-enterprise-software/business-management/harvest-scm/13-0/release-notes/release-comparison.html

V13.0.4 has  REST API interface for select administrator functions related to users/user groups, workbench function UDP (User Defined Program)

Download location of 13.0.4 :

https://support.broadcom.com/download-center/solution-detail.html?aparNo=SO08840&os=ANY

More REST API's are available in Harvest V14 release.

Let me know if you need more information.

Thanks,
Sridhar