Resource Manager

Overview

Resource Manager is a centralized tool within vuSmartMaps that allows you to import and export platform components. These components include alerts, dashboards, data models, insights, data sources, and data stores. Similar functionality is commonly seen in smartphones, where users export, share, or back up files and applications for reuse on another device. In the same way, Resource Manager helps users package, transfer, and reuse platform components across different environments.

In a banking or payment operations environment, teams frequently need to share configurations across systems — for example, moving a set of pre-built UPI monitoring dashboards from a staging environment to production, or backing up alert rules before a platform upgrade. Resource Manager makes this possible through a simple, guided interface through a centralized and simplified workflow. Without Resource Manager, moving components between environments would require recreating each one manually, which is time-consuming and error-prone. Resource Manager packages everything into downloadable files that can be transferred and re-imported with a few clicks.

Why This Feature Is Useful

In a banking observability environment, multiple teams work with dashboards, alerts, insights, and data models to monitor payment journeys. Managing these resources manually can become difficult when:

• Moving configurations between environments.
• Sharing dashboards with other teams.
• Creating backups of important configurations.
• Reusing components across projects.

Resource Manager simplifies this process by providing a centralized way to import and export platform components. This helps reduce manual effort and improves resource management across the platform.

Key benefits include:

• Centralized management of platform components.
• Faster sharing and reuse of dashboards, alerts, and insights.
• Simplified movement of resources across environments.
• Reduced manual effort during configuration management.

Example Scenario

A payment operations team wants to create a presentation showing system behavior during a recent payment issue. The team needs to export the following items:

• Several Alerts monitoring transaction failures.
• Insights showing transaction trends.
• Dashboards visualizing payment performance.

Without Resource Manager, the team would need to export each component separately from different sections of the platform. Using Resource Manager, the team can:

• Open the Resource Manager interface.
• Select all required components.
• Export them together in a single operation.

This significantly reduces the time and effort needed to prepare the required data for reporting or presentations.

When to Use This Feature

Use Resource Manager in the following situations:

• When exporting dashboards, alerts, or insights for reporting or presentations.
• When moving platform configurations between environments.
• When sharing components with other users or teams.
• When backing up important platform configurations.
• When importing previously exported resources into the platform.

Comprehensive Understanding

You can access Resource Manager from the platform navigation menu. Platform Settings → Resource Manager. The Resource Manager page contains the following main sections.

Left Panel – Component List

The left side of the page displays the available component categories that can be managed:

• Alert
• UTM
• Data Model
• Insights
• Dashboard
• Data Source
• Data Store

Users can select a category to view and manage the components within that module.

Top-Right Controls

The top-right section of the page contains two main actions:

• Import – Upload components into the platform.
• Export – Download selected components from the platform.

These controls allow users to transfer resources between systems.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Import Components

Follow these steps to import components into the platform.

1. Navigate to Platform Settings → Resource Manager.
2. Open the Resource Manager interface.
3. Click the Import button located at the top-right corner of the page.
4. An upload dialog will appear. Choose one of the following methods to provide your file:
   • Drag and Drop: Drag the file directly from your computer onto the upload area.
   • Select File: Click the Select File button and browse to the file on your computer.
5. Select your file. Supported formats:
   • .json – A single exported component.
   • zip – A bundle of multiple components exported together.
6. After the file is loaded, click Continue to confirm and proceed with the import.
7. If the file is valid and import is successful, a “Success” confirmation message will appear. The imported components will now be available in their respective sections of the platform.

Drag. Drop. Done. The Import process is designed to be as smooth as your morning coffee.

Export Components

Follow these steps to export components from the platform.

1. Navigate to Platform Settings → Resource Manager.
2. Open the Resource Manager interface.
3. Select the component category you want to export (for example, Alerts or Dashboards).
4. Select one or more components from the list.
5. Once components are selected, the Export button becomes active.
6. Click the Export button.
7. A confirmation prompt appears.
8. Click Continue to proceed with the export. The selected components will be exported. After the export is complete, the system displays a Success message.

note

The exported component(s) will be downloaded in a .json extension for single components or combined into a .zip extension if multiple files are selected for export.

Good to know: All your exported components are neatly wrapped as .json or .zip—perfect for reuse or backups!

What Happens After the Steps

After Import

• The uploaded components are added to the platform.
• A Success message confirms the operation.

After Export

• The selected components are downloaded to the user's system.
• Files are downloaded as JSON or ZIP depending on the number of components selected.

Tips / Best Practices

• Use Resource Manager to export components before making major configuration changes.
• Export important dashboards and alerts regularly for backup purposes.
• When exporting multiple components, use the ZIP package to simplify sharing with other teams.
• Organize components properly before exporting to make reuse easier.

Troubleshooting

1. Issue : File Import Fails.

   • Possible cause : The uploaded file may not be valid.
   • Solution : Verify that the file:
     • Is in JSON format for single components.
     • Is in ZIP format when importing multiple components.

2. Issue : Export Button Is Disabled.

   • Possible cause : No components are selected.
   • Solution : Select one or more components from the list before clicking Export.

3. Issue : Import Confirmation Does Not Appear.

   • Possible cause : The file upload may not have completed successfully.
   • Resolution : Upload the file again using the Drag and Drop or Select File option.

FAQs

How do I export or import Dashboards, Alerts, or Reports that were provided with our vuSmartMaps platform?

To export or import Dashboards, Alerts, or other supported components:

• Export: Go to Platform Settings > Resource Manager. Select the desired component(s) and click Export. A JSON (for single) or ZIP (for multiple) file will be downloaded.
• Import: In the same module, click Import, then either drag and drop or select the .json or .zip file to upload. Confirm the operation to complete the import.

Is there a limit to the number of components that can be imported or exported using Resource Manager?

There is no predefined limit. Users can import or export multiple components using Resource Manager, and if exporting more than one, they will be packaged in a ZIP file.

Can Resource Manager be used to schedule automated imports or exports of components?

Currently, Resource Manager does not support automated scheduling of imports or exports. However, users can manually initiate import/ export operations as needed through the user interface.

What should I do if exported components do not appear correctly in the downloaded files?

If the exported components do not appear correctly in the downloaded files, ensure the export process is completed successfully without interruptions or errors. If discrepancies persist, consider re-exporting the components and validating the downloaded files for accuracy.

What should I do if I encounter an error during the import process in Resource Manager?

If you encounter an error during the import process, ensure that the JSON file being imported adheres to the correct format and syntax requirements. The JSON file should follow the structure outlined in the documentation. Check for any syntax errors or inconsistencies within the JSON file. If the problem persists, consult the system logs for more detailed error messages to pinpoint the issue accurately.