Map developers are targeted as the primary users of this book. The map developer who uses this book to manage EC Gateway™ must also be familiar with the contents of the installation guide.
This document describes how to use EC Gateway for Windows NT/2000 and is organized into the following chapters:
“About this book” provides a brief introduction to EC Gateway, a list of available documentation, and technical support information.
Chapter 1, “Accessing EC Gateway” provides information on how to run and exit EC Gateway.
Chapter 2, “Configuring EC Gateway” provides information on how to configure trade partners, channels, and mailboxes.
Chapter 3, “Communications” describes how to set up FTP and communication channels to transfer EDI files.
Chapter 4, “Run Map” describes how to run inbound and outbound maps.
Chapter 5, “Process Management” describes how to set up processes such as verify X12 compliance, execute commands, pass faxes to fax processing systems, and so forth.
Chapter 6, “Scheduling” describes how to run unattended jobs.
Chapter 7, “Administrative Processing” describes administrative functions such as viewing the log file, using the reporting module, and applying the archive/restore functionality.
This section describes the available documentation.
Cross-Platform Documentation The EC Gateway documentation set includes:
Installation Guide
Reference Guide
Feature Guide
Release Bulletin
Related Documentation Other related documentation is available from New Era of Networks, Sybase, and IBM. Refer to other documentation from each of these companies for more detail about use of applications relevant to this product.
Use the Sybase Getting Started CD, the SyBooks Bookshelf CD, and the Sybase Product Manuals web site to learn more about your product:
The Getting Started CD contains release bulletins and installation guides in PDF format, and may also contain other documents or updated information not included on the SyBooks Bookshelf CD. It is included with your software. To read or print documents on the Getting Started CD, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download at no charge from the Adobe Web site using a link provided on the CD.
The SyBooks Bookshelf CD is included with your software. It contains product manuals in a platform-independent bookshelf that contains fully searchable, HTML-based documentation.
Some documentation is provided in PDF format, which you can access through the PDF directory on the SyBooks Bookshelf CD. To view the PDF files, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Refer to the README.txt file on the SyBooks Bookshelf CD for instructions on installing and starting SyBooks.
The Sybase Product Manuals Web site is the online version of the SyBooks Bookshelf CD that you can access using a standard Web browser. In addition to product manuals, you will find links to EBFs/Maintenance, Technical Documents, Case Management, Solved Cases, newsgroups, and the Sybase Developer Network.
To access the Product Manuals Web site, go to Product Manuals.
Technical documentation at the Sybase Web site is updated frequently.
Finding the latest information on product certifications
Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.
Select Products from the navigation bar on the left.
Select a product name from the product list and click Go.
Select the Certification Report filter, specify a time frame, and click Go.
Click a Certification Report title to display the report.
Creating a personalized view of the Sybase Web
site (including support pages)
Set up a MySybase profile. MySybase is a free service that allows you to create a personalized view of Sybase Web pages.
Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.
Click MySybase and create a MySybase profile.
Finding the latest information on EBFs and software
maintenance
Point your Web browser to the Sybase Support Page.
Select EBFs/Maintenance. If prompted, enter your MySybase user name and password.
Select a product.
Specify a time frame and click Go. A list of EBF/Maintenance releases is displayed.
Padlock icons indicate that you do not have download authorization for certain EBF/Maintenance releases because you are not registered as a Technical Support Contact. If you have not registered, but have valid information provided by your Sybase representative or through your support contract, click Edit Roles to add the “Technical Support Contact” role to your MySybase profile.
Click the Info icon to display the EBF/Maintenance report, or click the product description to download the software.
The following document conventions are used in this guide.
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Each Sybase installation that has purchased a support contract has one or more designated people who are authorized to contact Sybase Technical Support. If you cannot resolve a problem using the manuals or online help, please have the designated person contact Sybase Technical Support or the Sybase subsidiary in your area.
For more information on Support Services, education, and consulting services, refer to the Customer Services Reference Guide.
