IBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapter Installed file structure, Configuring the connector

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vRun the Installer utility for IBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapters from the product CD and select the IBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapter for i2.

The utility allows you to browse and select the directory into which it will install the connector subdirectories and files. You must install to the %ProductDir% product directory that you used for your installation of the IBM WebSphere InterChange Server system. Use the browse button in the Installer to locate the directory and select it.

Result: The Installer utility copies the standard files into your system.

Tip: After you have installed your business integration system, you can install additional connectors from the product CD-ROM at any time. To do this, insert the product CD-ROM, run the installation program, and choose the connectors that you want to install.

Installed file structure

The following table describes the file structure used by the connector and shows the files that are automatically installed with Installer.

Notes:

1.This document uses (\) backslashes as the convention for directory paths. For UNIX installations, substitute slashes (/) for backslashes.

2.All product path names are relative to the directory where the product is installed on your system.

3.For Windows, Installer adds an icon for the connector file to the IBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapters menu. For a fast way to start the connector, create a shortcut to this file on the desktop.

Subdirectory of %ProductDir%

Description

connectors\i2

Contains the connector CWi2.jar file, Version 1.0.0, which

 

has the connector code and the start_i2.bat files (WIN) or

 

start_i2.sh files (UNIX).

connectors\messages

Contains the i2Adapter.txt file for error messages.

repository\i2

Contains the CN_i2.txt file.

connectors\i2\Sample

Contains sample files for creating business objects.

 

 

For more information on installing the connector component, see one of the following guides, depending on the integration broker you are using:

vIBM WebSphere InterChange Server System Installation Guide for your platform (when usingthe WebSphere InterChange Server as the integration broker)

vIBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapters Implementation Guide for MQIntegrator Broker (when using WebSphere MQIntegrator as the integration broker)

Configuring the connector

Connectors have two types of configuration properties: standard configuration properties and connector-specific configuration properties. You must set the values of these properties before running the connector. As you enter the configuration values, they are saved in the repository.

To configure connector properties, use one of the following tools:

vConnector Designer--if ICS is the integration broker

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Contents Adapter for i2 User Guide Page Adapter for i2 User Guide 18April2003 Integration broker compatibility Iv Adapter for i2 User Guide Contents Appendix D. Notices Related documents About this documentAudience Typographic conventionsViii Adapter for i2 User Guide Overview of the connector Connector architectureXML DH Wbia API Component DescriptionHow the connector works Processing subscriptionsEvent detection and notification Processing verbs operations Processing service call requestsStatus updates Event retrievalStatus updates Adapter for i2 User Guide Installing the connector on a Windows or Unix system Installing and configuring the connectorPrerequisites for installing the connector Step for installing the standard filesInstalled file structure Configuring the connectorLogAtInterchangeEnd Standard connector propertiesConnector-specific properties MessageFileNameConfiguring DataHandler Starting the connectorConfiguring starti2.bat for Windows or starti2.sh for Unix Property DescriptionUnderstanding business objects for the connector Defining connector metadataOverview of business object structure I2 business object structure Wrapper BOConfiguring metaobjects for polling Type=outputSpecifying business object attribute properties Attribute DescriptionSpecial attribute values Application-specific information at the attribute levelParameter Description Adapter for i2 User Guide Steps for installing i2 ODA Generating business objects using i2 ODAInstalling i2 ODA Overview of i2 ODAOther installation requirements Launching i2 ODAWorking with error and trace message files Using i2 ODA in Business Object DesignerTrace Level Description Steps for using i2ODA Configure agent propertiesSelect the Agent Row Property name Property type Description Number Example i2BOAdapter for i2 User Guide Generating business objects using i2 ODA Save the business object files Property ValueI2MOOperation InstanceId DefaultValue= WrapperBOName Create the metaobject for pollingAdapter for i2 User Guide Troubleshooting and error handling Logging error messagesStructure of error messages Polling-related error messages Error description Error type Handling by i2 connectorService call request processing error messages Tracing Messages Tracing messagesTracing Level ExampleTips for troubleshooting Adapter for i2 User Guide Appendix A. Standard configuration properties for connectors New and deleted propertiesAdapter for i2 User Guide Property Name Possible Default Update Values Method CONNECTORNAME/REQUESTQUEUE AgentConnections AdminInQueueAdminOutQueue AgentTraceLevelCharacterEncoding ApplicationNameBrokerType ConcurrentEventTriggeredFlowsContainerManagedEvents ControllerStoreAndForwardModeControllerTraceLevel DeliveryQueue DeliveryTransportWebSphere MQ and IDL JvmMaxHeapSize FaultQueueDuplicateEventElimination JvmMaxNativeStackSizeJms.FactoryClassName Jms.PasswordJvmMinHeapSize Jms.MessageBrokerNameMessageFileName LogAtInterchangeEndMaxEventCapacity OADAutoRestartAgentPollEndTime OADMaxNumRetryOADRetryTimeInterval PollFrequencyRestartRetryCount RepositoryDirectoryResponseQueue RestartRetryIntervalSynchronousRequestTimeout WireFormatTraceFileName Name Possible values Default value Application nameAgentTraceLevel AdminInQueueAdminOutQueue ApplicationNameDeliveryQueue FaultQueueContainerManagedEvents DeliveryTransportJms.MessageBrokerName Jms.PasswordJms.FactoryClassName Jms.NumConcurrentRequestsPollStartTime PollEndTimePollFrequency RepositoryDirectoryResponseQueue SynchronousTimeoutRequestQueue RestartRetryCountWireFormat Adapter for i2 User Guide Appendix B. Connector Configurator Starting Connector Configurator Running Configurator from System ManagerValueenGB/Value Running Configurator independently of System Manager Choosing your brokerUsing a connector-specific property template Creating a template of connector-specific propertiesSpecifying general characteristics Specifying valuesSetting dependencies Using Connector Configurator with ICS as the broker Completing a configuration fileUsing an existing file Using an existing System Manager project Setting the configuration file properties ICSSetting standard connector properties ICS Setting application-configuration properties ICSSpecifying supported business object definitions ICS Encryption for connector properties ICSUpdate method ICS Business object nameAssociated maps ICS Agent supportMaximum transaction level Setting trace/log file values ICS Resources ICSConfiguring messaging Data handlersSetting standard connector properties Setting application-configuration propertiesEncryption for connector properties Update methodSpecifying supported business object definitions Setting trace/log file values Configuring data handlersCompleting the configuration Service call request handling features Appendix C. Connector feature listEvent notification features Category Feature SupportGeneral features Appendix C. Connector feature list Adapter for i2 User Guide Appendix D. Notices Trademarks and service marks Programming interface informationIBM Adapter for i2 User Guide

WebSphere Business Integration Adapter specifications

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