Create a task provider instance

A task provider instance contains a set of parameters required to connect to a business process management system. It also includes a unique ID to map the parameters to the appropriate task provider.

The Unified Task List Portlet supports integration with specific versions of IBM WebSphere Process Server, IBM Business Process Manager, and WebSphere Lombardi Edition. For version information, see the detailed system requirements.

Front-end developers create custom input forms to capture context-specific information required to connect to the business process management system. Context-specific information includes information such as server host names, communications ports, and more. To set up the task provider instance, consult with the front-end developer to determine which variables specify to configure the task provider instance.

1. Log in to WebSphere Portal with administrative access to the Unified Task List portlet.

2. Access the Unified Task List configuration view and select Task Provider Instances, which is in the navigation pane. The Task Provider Instances window opens.

3. Select Add. The Task Provider Instance Configuration window opens.

4. In the Provider field, select a task provider.

5. Enter a name for the task provider instance and select Enabled to enable the task provider instance, then click Next. A new window opens an input form for the context variables.

6. Specify the context variables or connection parameters, as appropriate, and click Save. The Task Provider Instances window opens.

7. From the Task Provider Instances window, click Save.

• Configure a WebSphere Lombardi Edition task provider instance
  This specific provider surfaces tasks for WebSphere Lombardi Edition in the Unified Task List portlet.

• Configure an IBM Business Process Manager task provider instance
  This task provider retrieves tasks from IBM Business Process Manager and surfaces them in the Unified Task List portlet.

• Configure an IBM Forms Experience Builder task provider instance
  This task provider retrieves tasks from IBM Forms Experience Builder and surfaces them in the Unified Task List portlet.

• Delete, enable, or disable a task provider instance
  Use the Unified Task List Portlet to manage task provider instances.

Parent Unified Task List

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