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4.1 Preparing for the installation

This section discusses the activities and checks that are required before you begin installing vendor.connect.

4.1.1 Skills required

You must be familiar with the workstation, particularly with the operation of the keyboard and mouse. You should also be familiar with the following applications, which are used in the vendor.connect configuration. Although instructions are provided at each stage, a complete beginner may find the installation to be difficult and may need help from someone with more experience.

Windows NT Explorer

Notepad and Wordpad or other tool to edit files for example, .bat and .xml files

FTP

Client Access

MS-DOS

OS/400 commands

A Web Browser for example, Internet Explorer

System21

Qshell

In addition, you should also be familiar with the following products or tools:

WebSphere Application Server.

CL programming on the iSeries

Shell scripts

SQL

@ctive modeler

For straightforward configurations, you may be able to proceed regardless of your familiarity with these items.

4.2 Installing vendor.connect

This section explains how to install vendor.connect. It even explains a basic setup using the configuration that is supplied on the CD.

Basic steps checklist

Table 4-1summarizes the steps that are required to install and configure vendor.connect. You can find additional information about each step in the sections that follow.

Table 4-1 vendor.connect installation checklist

Step	Action	Completed

1	Load System21, including distribution and finance applications, Advanced
	Receiving (AG), Vendor Scheduling (VS), and Work Management

2	Load Java components and configuration files for vendor.connect

3	Restore extra libraries for vendor.connect

4	Install and configure WebSphere

5	Install and configure an HTTP Server

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IBM SG24-6526-00 manual Preparing for the installation, Installing vendor.connect, Skills required, Basic steps checklist

Contents

Follow the step-by-step guide to install commerce.connect Front coverYessong Johng Colin Brown Jim Hirsch John Lawler Geac System21 commerce.connectPage SG24-6526-00 International Technical Support OrganizationDecember First Edition December Contents Copyright IBM Corp. 2002. All rights reserved3.3.4 Restoring IFS objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 3.4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 3.4.1 WebSphere node name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 3.4.2 Errors on starting the client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 3.4.3 Errors when running the client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 3.4.4 Cached data and .bl and .cd files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 3.4.5 Log files and debugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 3.5 Manual configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 3.5.1 Non-standard Order Management and call.connect installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 3.5.2 WebSphere manual configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 3.5.3 Manual client installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 3.6 Alternative configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 3.6.1 Setting up a test instance of WebSphere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 3.6.2 Setting up an iSeries server for a test system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 3.6.3 Server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 3.6.4 WebSphere administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 3.6.5 Manual client installation Contents IndexPage Notices Trademarks Become a published author PrefaceThe team that wrote this redbook Comments welcome Chapter 1. The .connect applications 1.1 call.connect 2 Geac System21 commerce.connect Implementation on the iSeries ServerStock allocation Rule-based stock allocation and sourcing engine 1.2 vendor.connect Web-based interfaces to System21 to supportPage 6 Geac System21 commerce.connect Implementation on the iSeries Server Chapter 2. Architecture of the commerce.connect products 2.1 The need for an architecture 8 Geac System21 commerce.connect Implementation on the iSeries Server2.1.2 The architecture moving forward Chapter 2. Architecture of the commerce.connect products2.1.4 Implementation 2.1.5 The design methodology Using Unified Modelling Language2.1.3 The development process Supply SalesOrderPricing Deliverycontract 2.2 Messaging Java Message Service and IBM WebSphere MQ2.2.1 call.connect shipmentAdding a Sales Order Line scenario 2.2.2 vendor.connect EventsDatabase 2.3 Overview of process.connectSystem21 2.4.2 Non-functional architectural considerations 2.4 Architectural representation2.4.1 Architectural goals and constraints 2.4.3 Functional architectural considerations 2.5 Reusing and extending System21 business logic2.5.1 Accessing System21 RPG business logic The deployment influenceThe choice Stored proceduresJava Native Interface JNI Chapter 3. Installing and setting up call.connect Copyright IBM Corp. 2002. All rights reservediSeries hardware requirements 3.1.1 Skills3.1.2 Prerequisites iSeries software requirements iSeries Developer Kit for Java 5769-JV1, Version 1.2 optionWorkstation hardware requirements 3.2 Standard installation procedures3.1.3 System21 authorization code for Order Management OM Workstation software requirementsSystem21 base 3.2.1 Installing Order Management and call.connectChecklist of the basic steps System21 Order Management OMStarting the administration server 3.2.2 WebSphere installation and configurationJava components and configuration files Importing the configuration file Starting the application 3.2.3 Journaling Journaling the files without an ASPJournaling multiple files within a library Journaling the files with an ASPJournaling a single file Stored procedures 3.2.4 Stored procedures and SQLCommand = STRJRNPF FILE&L/&N JRNOSLF3/OSL OMTJRNE*OPNCLO To run SQL scripts, follow these steps Other SQL 3.2.5 Java Message Service5. Open the /OrderManagement/Stored Procedures folder Setting up MQSeries Creating a queue managerQueue Name SALESORDER.QUEUE Creating a queueGranting authority Object Type *Q User Names *PUBLIC see the following note Standard properties Additional files neededCreating the JNDI/MQ objects 3.2.6 User profiles Testing the messagingAdditional WebSphere configuration Job descriptionuserpassword Setting up call.connect users in the XML user directorySetting up System21 user profiles Password for call.connectSetting up an operator 3.2.8 Java Web Start 3.2.7 System21 data set upEnsuring that the HTTP administrative server is ready Configuring the HTTP Server on the iSeries Figure 3-12 HTTP Server configuration Configuring an HTTP Server for iSeries original Figure 3-13 IBM HTTP Server Configuration and Administration pageCreating a configuration Figure 3-15 Request routing page jnlp extension htm extensionCreating an instance Configuring an HTTP Server for iSeries powered by Apache Figure 3-18 Manage HTTP Servers pageType of server HTTP Server powered by Apache - recommended a. Select Static Web Pages and Files a. Click Add b. Enter the following information File Extension .jnlp Configuring CallConnect.jnlp Configuring JWS.bat3. Click Install Java Web Start 3.2.9 Backup3.3.1 Daily backups 3.3 call.connect housekeeping3.3.3 Starting call.connect 3.4 TroubleshootingStarting WebSphere default instance 3.3.4 Restoring IFS objects3.4.1 WebSphere node name 3.4.2 Errors on starting the client3.4.3 Errors when running the client 3.4.4 Cached data and .bl and .cd files3.4.5 Log files and debugging Setting up logging on the clientManually configured client ServerOrderManagement/test/cfg/ejbdefault 3.5 Manual configuration3.5.1 Non-standard Order Management and call.connect installation PreGenerate Buying ListsStarting the WebSphere console on a PC 3.5.2 WebSphere manual configurationStarting QEJBSBS on the iSeries OrderManagement/test/cfg/log.cfg3. Wait for the message, “Create completed successfully” Creating JDBC driversCreating DataSources Setting the node parameters Creating the application server1. Right-click the container and select Create- Enterprise Bean Creating an EJB containerCreating enterprise beans 3.5.3 Manual client installation Ejbdefault.cfgRunning the manually configured client 3.6 Alternative configurations3.6.1 Setting up a test instance of WebSphere Log.cfgJournaling 3.6.2 Setting up an iSeries server for a test systemSystem21 data Table 3-4 Steps required to configure a WebSphere instancesystem21.password Password for this user 3.6.3 Server configurationServer ejbdefault.cfg Test userStarting the administration server 3.6.4 WebSphere administrationadminNodeName , -import , and -substitute Importing the configuration file3.6.5 Manual client installation Starting application serverEjbdefault.cfg Testing Java Web StartHTTP Server for iSeries original Running the manually configured clientIndex HTTP Server for iSeries powered by ApacheURL Template Replacement File Path Actiona. Select Static Web Pages and Files Configuring JWS.bat Changing to another instanceConfiguring CallConnect.jnlp Figure 3-25 Manage HTTP Servers page Stopping the serverChapter 3. Installing and setting up call.connect The files to modify are ejbdefault.cfg log.cfg standard.propertiesSee 3.6.5, “Manual client installation” on page Page Chapter 4. Installing and setting up vendor.connect Copyright IBM Corp. 2002. All rights reservedBasic steps checklist 4.1 Preparing for the installation4.2 Installing vendor.connect 4.1.1 Skills requiredvendor.connect components 4.2.2 Java components and configuration files4.2.1 System21 base 4.2.4 Installing and configuring WebSphere 4.2.3 Restoring librariesCreating a new instance Starting the administration serverImporting the configuration file Starting the instancePage Starting the application 4.2.5 IBM HTTP Server for iSeriesEnsuring that the HTTP Server is ready Configuring the HTTP Server on the iSeries Figure 4-3 AS/400 Tasks pageConfiguring IBM HTTP Server for iSeries original Figure 4-4 IBM HTTP Server for AS/400 pageCreating a configuration Figure 4-5 IBM HTTP Server Configuration and Administration pageCreating an instance Figure 4-6 Create configuration pageChapter 4. Installing and setting up vendor.connect Setting up on the iSeries JournalingYou must journal the following files at a minimum Figure 4-9 Create User-Defined Option display Command STRJRNPF FILE&L/&N JRNOSLF3/OSL OMTJRNE*OPNCLOFigure 4-8 Working with the user-defined options Database triggers System21 data setupUser profiles 4.2.6 MQSeries Creating a queue managerPublisher 4.2.7 Work Management Trigger Handler for the iSeries4.2.8 Active Architecture framework Verifying whether folders have write authorityUpdating the events rules Controller 4.2.9 JConnects server 4.2.10 Setting up new vendor.connect user IDs and supplier IDsConnectorManager.xml AIF .ini filesXML security Using LDAP Configuring the LDAP serverc. Click the Password button. Enter and confirm your password a. Select the Start server when TCP is started boxb. Set Administrator name as CN=root Chapter 4. Installing and setting up vendor.connectUsing IBM SecureWay Figure 4-13 Directory Properties Database/Suffixes pagea. Enter the server name needjava in this example On the Rebind to server panel these tasks a. Select the Authenticated option b. Enter CN=root for User DNc. Enter the password you entered on the Add directory server display d. Click OKc. Select the Organizational unit option Creating the vcadmin user in IBM SecureWay Creating the authorization rule Figure 4-19 Logging on as vcadmin Figure 4-20 Setting up a new user1. Set the library list by connecting to the iSeries 4. Run the set of SQL commands that are detailed in the following SQL example. They cause triggers to be fired so that the System21 data will be synchronized into the VendorConnect database. You can find the SQL in the SQL to sync dbs on initial load.txt file in the SQL folder 4.3 Changing the iSeries on which the application is running 4.2.12 Testing the vendor.connect Web site4.2.13 Backing up the configuration components 4.4 HousekeepingStarting the trigger handler and AIF controller 4.4.3 Starting4.4.4 Restoring the vendor.connect IFS objects Starting WebSphere default instanceCopyright IBM Corp. 2002. All rights reserved Chapter 5. Performance tuningThis chapter covers performance tuning of Geac System21 products 5.1 Hardware 5.2.1 SQL server job configuration 5.2 Operating System/400 OS/4001. Sign on as QSECOFR 2. Enter the following command Figure 5-3 Display Prestart Job Entries list Figure 5-4 Display Prestart Job Entry Detail for QSQSRVROnly one instance of WebSphere is running 5.2.2 Toolbox JDBC driver Note The commands are the same, but the parameters may be different 5.2.3 Subsystems and memory pools Figure 5-7 WRKSYSSTS command showing the memory pool names2. End the QEJBSBS subsystem by using the following command For a more simplified method, you can enter 12.End the SQL server prestart jobs by entering the following command 17.Change the SQL server prestart job to use the new pool 22.Check the QSQSRVR jobs by using the following command 5.2.4 Automatic performance adjustment 5.2.5 Manual performance adjustment 5.3.1 Stateful connections5.3.2 Stateless connections 5.4 Performance topics for Java virtual machine JVM settings 5.3.3 Total connections and SQL server jobs5.4.1 Initial Java heap size 5.4.2 Maximum Java heap size5.4.3 Verbose garbage collection 5.4.4 Static compilation CRTJVAPGM CLSF/OrderManagement/Deployed/roseaodeployed.jar OPTIMIZE40 Figure 5-20 The DSPJVAPGM command used with a compiled JAR fileDSPJVAPGM CLSF/OrderManagement/Deployed/roseaodeployed.jar place of the OS/400 system class loader. This custom class loader does not detect the static programs 2. Add a colon to the end of each line, except the last Enterprise bean settings Constrained performance Application settingsPerformance requirements Transaction time outFigure 5-24 Advanced page of the Application Server panel Ping interval and timeoutTransaction inactivity time out Datasource settings Orphan time out Connection time outIdle time out Figure 5-26 The Advanced page of the DataSource panelPage Chapter 6. Tips and techniques Copyright IBM Corp. 2002. All rights reserved6.1 The iSeries integrated file system 6.1.1 Using File Transfer Protocol FTP with the iSeries IFS 6.1.2 Mapping a PC drive to the iSeries IFS 3. Expand File Systems, and select File SharesFigure 6-1 Creating a file share 6.1.3 Editing an iSeries stream file using a PC editor 6.1.4 Stream files and CCSIDTOCCSID819 DTAFMT*TXT 6.1.5 The cd command6.1.6 Managing stream files with the OS/400 WRKLNK command cd /OrderManagement/log6.1.7 Other stream file commands 6.1.8 Stream file authority 6.1.9 Editing an iSeries stream file using the OS/400 EDTF command 6.2 The QshellFigure 6-4 The QSH Command Entry display 6.2.1 Managing stream files with Qshell commands 6.2.2 The touch and setccsid commands 6.2.3 Viewing an iSeries stream file using the Qshell tail commandDIRECTORY=/OrderManagement 6.2.4 Qshell scriptstail -f /OrderManagement/log.stdout.txt myscript.sh redirect.out cd $DIRECTORY/logexport DIRECTORY=/OrderManagement 6.3 Checking the QEJBSBS subsystem 6.3.2 Instance administration jobs 6.3.1 Instance monitor jobsnetstat *cnn Figure 6-6 Job log of the QEJBADMIN jobMessage . . . . WebSphere administration server QEJBADMIN ready Figure 6-7 The NETSTAT command showing ports 900 and 6.3.3 Specifying ports6.3.4 Application server jobs 6.4.1 Checking the WebSphere PTF level on the iSeries 6.4.2 Checking the WebSphere PTF level on a PC 6.5 Common problems with commerce.connect on iSeries 6.5.1 Problems connecting the console to WebSphere on the iSeries6.5.2 Checking the iSeries name as required by WebSphere 6.5.3 Checking the iSeries database name Geac call.connect Installation Guide How to get IBM RedbooksOS/400 Work Management, SC41-5306 Backup and Recovery, SC41-5304 Geac System21 Installation and Setup GuidePage Numerics SymbolsIndex Page Page stateless connection Windows Explorer Page 0.2”spine 0.17”-0.473” 90-249 pages Page Page Follow the step-by-step guide to install commerce.connect Back coverLearn helpful usage and performance tips and techniques Geac System21 commerce.connect