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In previous NetWeaver releases, a system type (for example, JDBC or ERP systems) was defined by a PAR file that contained only a portalapp.xml file. The portalapp.xml file defined the properties that were required to connect to a backend system of that type.

After the system PAR file was deployed, an administrator made a system template object in the PCD based on the PAR file, and other administrators could make system objects for specific backend systems of that system type.

In the current version, system templates are created with the XML Content and Actions tool by uploading an XML script that defines the required properties for a specific type of system. The XML can be used to create a system template (with undefined properties), or to create a system object for a specific backend system of that system type (with defined parameters).

The portal comes with a tool for converting a PAR file that defines a system type into an XML script for defining a system template for that system type.

Procedure

  1. In the Portal Catalog, navigate to   Portal Application Repository   com.sap.portal.ivs.systemlandscapeservice   SystemFromParConverter  .

  2. Right-click SystemFromParConverter, and select Preview.

    The converter tool is displayed in a new window.

  3. Select the PAR file to convert. Click Browse, select the file from the file dialog, and click OK.

  4. Specify the PCD name of the folder in which to create the system.

  5. For example, to place the system in the folder MyFolder under Portal Content, enter pcd:portal_content/MyFolder.

  6. Click Convert.

    The PAR is converted into an XML script. A link to the script is displayed.

  7. Download the file to your machine, and then upload the script with the XML Content and Actions import tool, located at   System Administration   XML Content and Actions   Import  .

    For more information, see XML Content and Actions.