Starting Connector Configurator

Connector Configurator can be started and run in either of two modes:

Running Configurator from System Manager

When you run Connector Configurator in conjunction with System Manager, you can

Note:
When you save a configuration file as a component of a System Manager project, the file is stored in the designated project as an XML document file with the extension *.con. It is not advisable to open the *.con file and edit it directly; instead, make any changes by opening the component in System Manager.

To run Connector Configurator with System Manager, do any of the following:

For details about using projects in System Manager and deploying to InterChange Server, see the Implementation Guide for WebSphere InterChange Server.

Running Configurator independently of System Manager

When you run Connector Configurator without connecting to System Manager, you can save a connector configuration file (an XML document with the extension *.cfg) to a directory that you specify, but you cannot save or open a System Manager project.

When you are creating a connector for use with a broker other than ICS, you do not need to connect to System Manager at any point in order to use the file. If you are creating a connector configuration for use with ICS as the broker, you may still find it useful on occasion to run Connector Configurator independently, and then connect to System Manager when you are ready to save the configuration file as a component of a System Manager project.

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