Define Configuration Parameters

Explanation

Use this activity to enable and specify the parameters required for the message handling system (MHS). This is done in the System Parameters window in Solution Manager/Configuration. This window is controlling general system settings for the application.

The following parameters should be defined:

Parameter Description Explanation Value to Use
Connectivity Inbox process available The values are ON/OFF. This setting controls the use of IFS/Connectivity Inbox background job process. The default value is OFF. ON
Connectivity Outbox process available The values are ON/OFF. This setting controls the use of IFS/Connectivity Outbox background job process. The default value is OFF. ON
Connectivity Inbox process restartup interval (seconds) This is the number of seconds for the process running Inbox background job to wait before checking for new jobs to process. The default value is 30 (seconds). Free of choice, e.g., 5 (Very fast restart)
Connectivity Outbox process restartup interval (seconds) This is the number of seconds for the process running Outbox background job to wait before checking for new jobs to process. The default value is 30 (seconds). Free of choice, e.g., 5 (Very fast restart)
Durability in days for accepted messages in Inbox This is the age of accepted messages in the Inbox to be removed by cleanup processes. The default value is 7 (days). Free of choice, e.g., 7
Durability in days for accepted messages in Outbox This is the age of accepted messages in the Outbox to be removed by cleanup processes. The default value is 7 (days). Free of choice, e.g., 7

Prerequisites

Administrator security access. Consult your system administrator for assistance.

System Effects

As results of your entry the Inbox and Outbox are activated, the frequency for processing messages and the durability for accepted messages in the In- and Outboxes has been defined.

Window

System Parameters

Related Window Descriptions

N/A

Procedure

  1. In the System Parameters window, find the parameters in Category Connectivity.
  2. Activate the Inbox- and Outbox processes by setting the value to ON.
  3. Define an appropriate restart interval for both the Inbox and the Outbox. This setting determines the frequency for processing messages and is specified in number of seconds.
  4. Specify the durability in days for accepted messages in both the Inbox and the Outbox.
  5. Save your settings.