Implementing adapters
This section describes the high-level tasks necessary to configure and start notification adapters. Before you begin, ensure that the is properly installed and functional.
The notification adapters are installed automatically as part of SAM. The contains additional information. This document assumes the
adapters are installed:
- If the notification adapter is already running, stop it.“Starting and stopping notification adapters” on page 23contains instructional information.
- Verify the parameters in your adapter’s configuration file. If necessary, use thesm_editutility to modify them. For example, you might need to define a destination or modify the default value of the serverName parameter to match the name of yourGlobal ManagerorDomain Manager.Configuration files on page 20and the respective adapter chapter contains detailed instructions.
- Verify the SubscribesTo section in your adapter’s configuration file. The default subscription is for aGlobal Manager. If the adapter needs to subscribe to aDomain Manager, then you need to modify the file. “Specifying subscriptions in the configuration file” on page 21 contains additional information.
- Check that the appropriate authentication is set in the security configuration files.“Securing access” on page 22contains additional information.
- Start the notification adapter.“Starting and stopping notification adapters” on page 23contains additional information.