Loading Adapter Metadata 

Use

You load your adapter metadata into the Integration Repository or the Adapter Framework of the PCK.

Integration

The description of the adapter metadata must be an XML document that has undergone a syntax check.

Prerequisites

·        Define the following parameters before loading the adapter metadata:

Integration Repository	Partner Connectivity Kit	Meaning
Name	AdapterType	Short text describing the adapter type, for example JMS adapter
Namespace	AdapterNamespace	Unique provider-specific namespace The name and namespace together identify an adapter type.
Software Component Version	AdapterSWCV	Version of the adapter You must also set the parameters for the System Landscape Directory (SWCV name, vendor, version, ElementTypeId).

·        The name and the storage location of the XML file for the adapter metadata schema must be known.

Activities

Loading in the PCK

·        Open http://localhost:50000/CPACache/schemaupload.jsp to load the metadata schema to the PCK.

·        Enter the information described above.

·        Choose Upload.

·        Restart the PCK.

The new adapter is now displayed in the selection list for the configuration of the communication channel.

Loading in the Integration Repository

·        In the Integration Repository, position the cursor on an existing object and open it.

·        To load the metadata, call the context menu under Adapter Objects and Adapter Metadata.

·        Choose New and enter the information described above.

·        Choose Create.

·        Choose Adapter Metadata ® Import XML Description.

·        Save and activate the metadata schema.

You can now use the schema in the Integration Directory to define the communication channel.