Configuring B2B Hosts and TPs in ePM

Before you can use a TP, you must configure its associated parameters specifically for eXchange, AS2 PM, and your B2B operation, using ePM. Figure 4–2 shows an example of the ePM window as it first appears, with the B2B Host Configuration tab opened.

Figure 4–2 ePM Window

The ePM window has the following major divisions:

• ePM Explorer: Left pane

• ePM Canvas: Right pane

Tabs in the ePM Canvas

You configure your AS2 PM Projects under the following tabs in ePM:

• B2B Host Configuration

• Trading Partner Configuration

Figure 4–2 shows these tabs in the ePM window. Under B2B Host Configuration in ePM Explorer, double-click the Repository name to open the Host Explorer tree. This tree graphic displays icons that allow you to configure properties of the B2B Host.

The following icons offer you sets of properties, according to the icon names, as listed in the Host Explorer tree in ePM Explorer:

• Business Protocols

• Delivery Protocols

• Transports

• Transaction Profiles

• Private keys

• Contacts

• Schedules

Configuration parameters for your AS2 PM Projects are located under the Business Protocols, Delivery Protocols, and Transports categories of properties. See Categories of Configurable Properties for a description of these categories.

Parameter Types

Each set of ePM parameters contains the following parameter types:

• General eXchange parameters common to all PMs, for example, Transports

• AS2 PM-specific parameters provided only by this PM

• For Delivery Protocols, additional security-related parameters

Additional Information

This book contains a sample implementation scenario with specific ePM settings configured. Refer to this sample scenario for explanatory ePM implementation examples.

The rest of this chapter explains the available parameters specific to AS2 PM and security properties configuration, as well as how to set them.