Using Directory Api to Configure
SAP COMMUNITY NETWORK SDN – sdn.sap.com | BPX – bpx.sap.com | BOC – boc.sap.com | UAC – uac.sap.com© 2010 SAP AG 1Using Directory API to ConfigureCommunication ChannelsApplies to:SAP NetWeaver Process Integration XI 3.0, PI 7.0 and PI 7.1.SummaryThere are situations where the Integration Directory might not be the ideal tool to create configurationobjects. When such situation occurs, we have the option to use the Directory API. Using the Directory API,we have the ability to edit configuration objects using a different user-interface. In the article, we will explorea fully functional tool, using Directory API and Excel spreadsheet, to configure communication channels.Author: William LiCompany: SAPLabs LLCCreated on: 29 April 2010Author BioWilliam Li is a member of the SAP NetWeaver Integration Team in SAP NetWeaver RIGAmericas focusing on Process Integration. He has been with SAP since 1998 – originally as aSAP America consultant then as a developer at SAPLabs. He joined SAP Intelligence Platformand NetWeaver RIG Americas in January of 2003.Using Directory API to Configure Communication Channels
SAP COMMUNITY NETWORK SDN – sdn.sap.com | BPX – bpx.sap.com | BOC – boc.sap.com | UAC – uac.sap.com© 2010 SAP AG 2Table of ContentsDisclaimer ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3Scenario ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4How to Use the Program: Step-By-Step Directions ……………………………………………………………………………….. 5Worksheet: Runtime Properties ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5Worksheet: Adapter Properties ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6Worksheet: Communication Channel Configuration …………………………………………………………………………… 7