This section describes the tasks you must perform to install the connector and its associated business objects. It also lists the prerequisite software you must have on the machine before you install the connector.
You must have the following software installed and configured on the machine on which you plan to install the connector:
The CDO library is available with Exchange Server 2000 and Outlook 2000.
The automation controller is available in the Microsoft Office suite of products, and is typically installed as part of an application like Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Access.
Note that this guide covers only the installation of the adapter. Refer to the appropriate product documentation when installing any of the prerequisite software listed in this section.
After you have installed all prerequisite software on the machine, you can install the connector and the business objects.
To install the connector, run the Installer for IBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapter and select the IBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapter for Exchange. All standard files associated with the connector are installed.
The following table describes the files that are installed with the
connector. In the table, ProductDir represents the directory
in which you have installed the IBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapter
software.
Table 4. Files installed with the connector
Directory | Installed files |
---|---|
ProductDir\connectors\Exchange | start_Exchange.bat--The connector startup file
BIA_Exchange.jar--The connector code BIA_COMProxy.dll--The COM wrapper library |
ProductDir\connectors\Exchange\samples | BIA_Exchange.cfg--The sample connector configuration file |
ProductDir\connectors\messages | BIA_ExchangeConnector.txt--The connector message file |
ProductDir\repository\Exchange\2000 | BIA_ExchangeBusinessObjects.zip--Sample business objects |
The adapter provides a number of sample business objects that you can use when developing your own business objects. To access the sample business objects, do the following: