Configuring Endpoint Aliases 

Use

An endpoint alias is a communication endpoint between your J2EE Engine and the SAP systems connected.

The system displays an overview of all available endpoint aliases. You can configure these aliases by:

●     Adding aliases

●     Deleting aliases

●     Editing aliases

Initially, the overview is empty. You can display endpoint aliases using a search function in the topmost line. To restrict your search, use the following criteria:

●     Endpoint Alias Name: enter the description of the endpoint alias.

●     Endpoint Alias Type: enter the type of the endpoint alias You can choose from the following types:

○     Endpoint Alias for Remote Function Call (RFC) (default)

○     Endpoint Alias for EJB Remote Call.

○     Search in all endpoint alias types.

●     Hit Number: specify the number of hits at which the system should terminate the search.

Prerequisites

●     To be able to successfully create or edit an endpoint alias, you need to have detail knowledge about the connection parameters of the systems connected.

●     To create an endpoint alias for a Remote Function Call (RFC) for which the connection is defined through the System Landscape Directory (SLD), you must perform the following steps in advance:

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○     You have defined your SAP system in the SLD.

○     You have configured the SLD in the Visual Administrator, using the service SLD Data Supplier.

○     You have defined the SLD connection in the Content Administrator (that is, specified the connection description, and so on).

Creating an Endpoint Alias for Remote Function Call (RFC)

Basic Data of the Endpoint Alias

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       1.      To create an endpoint alias, choose Add. The system displays the view Add Endpoint Alias.

       2.      Enter the basic data for the endpoint alias.

Creating the Endpoint Alias: Basic Data

Parameter	Description
Endpoint Alias Name	Enter a description for the endpoint alias. You may use the following characters: ●      Upper- and lowercase letters ●      Numbers 0-9 ●      Underscore
Endpoint Alias Type	There are two basic configurations for the endpoint alias: ●     Endpoint Alias for Remote Function Call (RFC) (default) ●     Endpoint Alias for EJB Remote Call. Retain the default setting.

Properties of the Endpoint Alias

       3.      Under Connection Mode, choose a connection mode for the endpoint alias:

                            a.      Connection defined by System Landscape Directory (SLD) (default).

                            b.      Connection defined by User.

       4.      Enter the properties of the endpoint alias.

Connection defined by System Landscape Directory: Properties of the Endpoint-Alias

Parameter	Description
SLD Connection Name	Enter a description for the SLD connection. This is the description you defined in the Content Administration.
Use Portal User Mapping	Activate the portal user mapping, if required. In this case, you need to specify additional data for: ●     User portal reference system for user mapping. ●     Portal alias for SAP system.

Connection defined by User: Properties of the Endpoint-Alias

Parameter	Description
Client	Enter a client of the SAP system to be connected.
User Name	Enter a user name to be used for access to the SAP system.
Password	Enter the associated password.
Server Mode	See below, subtable Parameter: Server Mode.
Security Network Communication (SNC)	See below, subtable Parameter: Security Network Communication (SNC).
Use Portal User Mapping	Activate the portal user mapping, if required. In this case, you need to specify additional data for: ●     User portal reference system for user mapping. ●     Portal alias for SAP system.

 

Parameter: Server Mode
	Specify whether the connection should be established using a group or a specific application server. ●     Logon Group ●     Server Logon Depending on which selection you make, you need to set additional parameters.
SAP System Name (Logon Group)	Enter the description of the SAP system.
Message Server (Logon Group)	Enter the name of the message server.
Logon Group (Logon Group)	Enter the name of the server group.
Application Server (Server Logon)	Enter the name of the application server.
System Number (Server Logon)	Enter the system number.

 

Parameter: Security Network Communication (SNC)
	Determine the SNC mode: ●     ON. ●     OFF (default). If you choose ON, you must also specify the following parameters:
SNC Partner Name
SNC Security Level
SNC Individual Partner Name
SNC Library Path

 

       5.      Choose Test to test the configuration you have just made.

       6.      When the test is completed successfully, choose Save to save your configuration. The system takes you back to the view Configure Endpoint Alias.

Creating an Endpoint Alias for EJB Remote Call

Basic Data of the Endpoint Alias

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       1.      Choose Add to create an endpoint alias. The system displays the view Add Endpoint Alias.

       2.      Enter the basic data for the endpoint alias.

Creating the Endpoint Alias: Basic Data

Parameter	Description
Endpoint Alias Name	Enter a description for the endpoint alias. You may use the following characters: ●      Upper- and lowercase letters ●      Numbers 0-9 ●      Underscore
Endpoint Alias Type	There are two basic configurations for the endpoint alias: ●     Endpoint Alias for Remote Function Call (RFC) (default) ●     Endpoint Alias for EJB Remote Call. Choose Endpoint Alias for EJB Remote Call.

Properties of the Endpoint Alias

       3.      Set the following properties of the endpoint alias:

Creating the Endpoint Alias: Properties

Parameter	Description
Remote Provider URL	Enter the URL of the remote provider. Use ports similar to the valid ports of the J2EE Engine. For example, you could specify the following: localhost:50004.
Security Principal	Enter the user name.
Security Credentials	Enter the password.

 

Testing endpoint aliases for EJB remote calls is not supported; therefore, the Test button is disabled.

       4.      Choose Save to save your configuration. The system takes you back to the view Configure Endpoint Alias.

Editing the Endpoint Alias

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       1.      In the overview, select the endpoint alias you want to edit.

       2.      Choose Edit.

       3.      The system displays the view Edit Endpoint Alias. You can now edit the properties of the endpoint alias by adjusting the basic data entered when you created the endpoint alias.

       4.      For RFC endpoint aliases, choose Test to test the configuration you have just made.

       5.      When the test is completed successfully, choose Save to save your configuration. The system takes you back to the view Configure Endpoint Alias.