This example demonstrates how to add an external provider deployment in Gateway.
Prerequisites
- Using the Customization SDK, an external provider application called ERP Provider, has been created outside Gateway.
- The configuration data (XML) files for the ERP Provider have been imported into Gateway.
- In the sidebar, the Data Dictionary menu displays ERP Provider objects and fields.
Procedures
Add an ERP Provider application deployment connection from Gateway as follows:
- In the sidebar, select Configuration.
- Select the Deployments tab.
- Select Add....
- In the General step of the Deployment wizard:
- Select ERP Provider from the Select Application Provider list.
- Enter ERP External Provider as the Deployment Name.
- Select Next.
- In the Deployment step:
- Enter the user authorized to access the provider in the User Name field.
- Enter the password to validate the user in the Password field.
- Enter the URL to connect to the ERP application from Gateway in the End Point URL field.
- Select Test Connection to ensure connectivity is established.
- Select Save.
Note: To remove an external provider, select the Data Dictionary of the External Provider, and then select Remove Provider from theActions menu.