Administration This section provides information on administration, installation, configuration, and integrations and teamspace management. Configuration of external databases for the capabilities in DevOps LoopDevOps Loop capabilities use databases to store configuration data, execution results, and operational information. In the default configuration, some capabilities deploy internal databases as part of the Helm installation. However, you can configure the capabilities to use external databases that are managed outside the Kubernetes cluster.Installation of DevOps LoopTo get started working with IBM® DevOps Loop, you must first install DevOps Loop.License management and user administrationAfter you install DevOps Loop, you must manage licenses, users, and authentication to control access to platform resources.Backup and restoration of DevOps LoopYou must back up IBM® DevOps Loop data before you uninstall the current version of DevOps Loop. You must back up the data to avoid data loss or inaccessibility.Private CA and self-signed certificate supportA private Certificate Authority (CA) is an organization-specific service that issues and manages digital certificates for use within an enterprise’s private network. These certificates secure communication between internal applications and services.Upgrading DevOps LoopAfter you complete the required backup and pre-upgrade tasks, you can upgrade DevOps Loop to a newer version.Integrations in DevOps LoopDevOps Loop provides a set of integrations to extend the platform’s capabilities and connect your loops to external systems and intelligent tools. These integrations enable you to automate tasks, enhance productivity, and interact with loop resources from outside the DevOps Loop interface.DevOps Loop MCP serverThe DevOps Loop Model Context Protocol (MCP) server provides a standardized interface so that external MCP clients can interact with DevOps Loop and perform supported operations.Uninstalling DevOps LoopYou can safely uninstall DevOps Loop from your environment, ensuring that all resources and data are properly removed.