Creating multiple connector instances

Creating multiple instances of a connector is in many ways the same as creating a custom connector. You can set your system up to create and run multiple instances of a connector by following the steps below. You must:

Create a new directory

Create business object definitions

If the business object definitions for each connector instance do not already exist within the project, you must create them.

  1. If you need to modify business object definitions that are associated with the initial connector, copy the appropriate files and use Business Object Designer Express to import them. You can copy any of the files for the initial connector. Just rename them if you make changes to them.
  2. Files for the initial connector should reside in the following directory:
    ProductDir\repository\initialConnectorInstance
    Any additional files you create should be in the appropriate connectorInstance subdirectory of ProductDir\repository.

Create a connector definition

You create a configuration file (connector definition) for the connector instance in Connector Configurator Express. To do so:

  1. Copy the initial connector's configuration file (connector definition) and rename it.
  2. Make sure each connector instance correctly lists its supported business objects (and any associated meta-objects).
  3. Customize any connector properties as appropriate.

Create a start-up script

To create a startup script:

  1. Copy the initial connector's startup script and name it to include the name of the connector directory:

    dirname

  2. Put this startup script in the connector directory you created in Create business object definitions.
  3. (For Windows only.) Create a startup script shortcut.
  4. (For Windows only.) Copy the initial connector's shortcut text and change the name of the initial connector (in the command line) to match the name of the new connector instance.
  5. (For i5/OS only.) Create a job description for the connector using the information below:
    CRTDUPOBJ(QWBIOCLC) FROMLIB(QWBISVR44)OBJTYPE(*JOBD)TOLIB (QWBISVR44) NEWOBJ(newoclname) where newoclname is a 10-character name that you use for the job description for your new connector.
  6. (For i5/OS only.) Add the new connector to the WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Console. For information about the WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Console, refer to the online help provided with the Console.

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