Alpha Bravo Development: Configuring The App Management Service Application

As a developer, configuring the App Management Service application is an essential task that enables you to manage and deploy apps to your environment. In this blog, we will walk you through the steps of configuring the App Management Service Application, so you can get your business up and running smoothly.

Step 1: Creating a Service Application

The first step in configuring the App Management Service Application is creating a service application. To do this:

1. Go to Central Administration and click "Manage service applications" under the "Application Management" section.

2. Now, click "New" to create a new service application, then select "App Management Service Application" from the list of available service applications.

3. Enter a name and database server for your new service application, then click "OK" to create it.

Step 2: Configuring App Management Service Application Settings

Once you have created the App Management Service Application, you must configure its settings. To do this, click on the name of your new service application, then select "App Management Service" from the menu on the left-hand side. From here, you can configure the settings for your service application, including the URL for the App Catalog, which is the location where you will upload and manage your apps.

Step 3: Granting Permissions

Next, you will need to grant the App Management Service Application permissions. To do this, go to your service application's "Permissions" section, then click on "Add User" to add the necessary users or groups. Give them the appropriate permissions to manage and deploy apps in your environment.

Step 4: Setting Up App Catalog

The final step in configuring the App Management Service Application is setting up the App Catalog. The App Catalog is where you upload and manage your apps and is typically a subsite in your SharePoint site collection. To set up the App Catalog, go to your SharePoint site collection, then go to "Site Settings" and click on "Apps." Now, click on "App Catalog" to create a new App Catalogue subsite.

Conclusion

Configuring the App Management Service Application in SharePoint is critical in managing and deploying apps to your environment. Following these simple steps, you can easily configure the App Management Service Application, set up the App Catalog, and grant the necessary permissions to manage and deploy apps. With these steps completed, you will be well on your way to developing and deploying apps with Alpha Bravo Development.