Third-party integration

vMarketplace is a comprehensive hub for popular applications across various industries, including entertainment, banking, real estate, retail, and manufacturing. The applications are pre-built into images by vMarketplace, eliminating the need for users to search and install them manually. This allows for quick and easy deployment of virtual servers. Integrating with vMarketplace offers significant benefits to both businesses and application providers:

• Increased customer reach: vMarketplace attracts a large user base, providing your application with exposure to potential customers.

• Increased sales: Listing your product on the marketplace enhances its visibility and conversion rate, leading to increased sales.

• Building credibility and trust: A high-quality application on a reputable platform helps build trust and credibility for your brand among customers.

• Accessing new markets: vMarketplace offers an excellent opportunity to reach new markets that you may not have previously accessed, expanding your business reach.

• Product marketing support: vMarketplace often has built-in marketing tools, making it easier to promote your product and attract buyers.

Integration Process

1. Preparation: The partner sets up the environment, tests the application's usability on the GreenNode environment, and prepares necessary documentation.

2. Image Packaging: GreenNode packages the image based on the partner's requirements and provided documentation.

3. Testing on vMarketplace: GreenNode tests the application's accuracy and usability in a staging environment.

4. Joint Testing: The partner participates in testing the application in the production environment.

5. Release: GreenNode announces the release of the new application on vMarketplace to GreenNode users.

6. Real-World Use: End-users install and use the application on the GreenNode environment. GreenNode Support assists end-users with usage, installation, and connection based on the documentation provided by the partner. Feedback and upgrade evaluations are collected.

Detailed Requirements & SLA

No.	Stage	Responsible Party	Tasks	SLA Commitment
1	Preparation	Partner & GreenNode Support	GreenNode provides an environment for the partner to deploy and test the application on the GreenNode environment. The partner deploys and tests the application on the GreenNode environment, assesses its usability, and provides documentation for image packaging, application usage instructions (description, pricing, access, support contact), standards, limitations, and configurations.	No SLA Commitment
2	Image Packaging	GreenNode Support	Researches documentation, deploys and tests the application, packages the application as requested, and uploads a trial image to the Marketplace Portal (staging environment).	5-7 business days
3	Testing on vMarketplace	GreenNode Support	Conducts QC testing (UI, security, accessibility, availability) and tests the application in the production environment.	1-2 business days
4	Joint Testing	Partner & GreenNode Support	The partner participates in testing the application's accuracy in the production environment. Returns to step 2 if changes are requested.	1-2 business days
5	Release	GreenNode Support	Announces the release of the new application on vMarketplace to GreenNode users.	1-2 business days
6	Real-World Use	End-users & GreenNode Support	End-users deploy and use the application on the GreenNode environment. GreenNode Support assists end-users with usage, installation, and connection based on the partner's documentation. Feedback and upgrade evaluations are collected.	Based on Server SLA if there are any issues related to the virtual server deploying the applicati