Prerequisites

This section describes the required software components and tasks to be performed before installing the connector.

Installing the TPI Server

The TPI Server must be installed before you install the TPI connector. The connector and the TPI Server must be installed on the same machine. For instructions on installing and configuring the TPI Server, see the Administrator's Guide included with the TPI Server.

Setting up accounts and permissions on UNIX

Before installing TPI on a UNIX system, create a user group with both the WebSphere Business Integration Adapter and TPI Server administrators as members. This is required to give the TPI connector access to the TPI Server.

Ensure that both members of the group have read/write permission for the TPI Server installation directory.

Database support

The TPI Server includes a runtime version of Sybase SQL Anywhere as the standard repository. As a runtime version, it provides only limited access for administering and viewing the database. Therefore, it is recommended that you configure either Oracle or Microsoft Server SQL Server as the TPI Repository. For information on how to configure an external database as the TPI repository, see the Administrator's Guide included with the TPI Server.

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