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Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcrRuokoO1g Who are Service Providers? - How do they work - What systems do they use to run their business What is Parallels Automation? - Key components - High-level architecture What is Application Packaging Standard (APS)? - APS in Parallels Automation - API Layers
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Introduction to Parallels Automation
and APSMax Kuzkin (maximk@parallels.com)
Who are we ?
We have a product called Parallels Automation.
http://www.parallels.com/automation
It is used by Service Providers to sell 3rd party Services to SMBs all over the world.
We have a product called Parallels Automation.
http://www.parallels.com/automation
It is used by Service Providers to sell 3rd party Services to SMBs all over the world.
Services
On-Premise(installed software)
Off-Premise(cloud-based)
We have a product called Parallels Automation.
http://www.parallels.com/automation
It is used by Service Providers to sell 3rd party Services to SMBs all over the world.
Service Providers
Managed Service Providers(MSPs)
Hosting Providers
Telephone Companies(Telco’s)
Cloud Distributors
What do they all do?They … Provide Services
How do they work ?
On-Premise Services(installed software)
Off-Premise Services(cloud-based)
How does it work for
On-Premise Services(installed software)
Datacenter(s)
Users
Contract
Developers
Contract
How does it work for
Off-Premise Services(cloud-based)
Contract
Users Developers
Datacenter(s)
Contract Contract
Users Developers
Why not to buy Cloud Services directly ?
Simplified purchase process(all in one place)
Integration between on- and off- premise services
Centralized Management
Very important for
Multiple users
Multiple services
No IT expertise
SMBs
We have a product called Parallels Automation.
http://www.parallels.com/automation
It is used by Service Providers to sell 3rd party Services to SMBs all over the world.
What is Parallels Automation ?
Datacenter(s)
Contract Contract
Users Developers
Parallels Automation is the services delivery platform
How does it work ?
OnlineStoreOnline
Store
OnlineStore
Automation
Buy Service
PBA(BSS)
OnlineStore
Billing
Workflow
VISA
Plug
in
BAN
K X
Plug
in
Paym
ent
Plug
in #
N
…
VISA External System #N
BANK X
OnlineStore
OnlineStore
Automation
Place Order
Applications
PBA(BSS)
OnlineStore
Billing
Workflow
VISA
Plug
in
BAN
K X
Plug
in
Paym
ent
Plug
in #
N
…
POA(OSS)
Office 365APS App
Backup AgentAPS App
Some OtherAPS App
…
Office 365
External System #N
Backup Agent
VISA External System #N
BANK X
OnlineStore
OnlineStore
Automation
Provide Service
PBA(BSS)
OnlineStore
Billing
Workflow
VISA
Plug
in
BAN
K X
Plug
in
Paym
ent
Plug
in #
N
…
POA(OSS)
VISA External System #N
BANK X
OnlineStore
OnlineStore
Automation
Applications
Office 365APS App
Backup AgentAPS App
Some OtherAPS App
…
Office 365
External System #N
Backup Agent
Provide Service
What is APS Application ?
APSApplicationAPS
REST API
View
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Navigation Tree
APS Application is an adapter (plug-in) between Parallels Automation and a Service
ServiceAutomation
APIIntegration
Control Panels Integration
Subscription Integration
RCP MyCPPCP CCP
Subscription
We have a product called Parallels Automation.
http://www.parallels.com/automation
It is used by Service Providers to sell 3rd party Services to SMBs all over the world.
Want to learn more ?
www.apsstandard.orgwww.parallels.com/automation
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