The General tab defines the name of the channel and the communications type associated with the channel.
To fill in the fields for the General tab:
In the Channel Name field, enter a unique name that reflects the direction of the data. For example: QMgr_in, QMgr_Out.
In the Comm Type field, select one of the following protocols:
Comm Type |
Description |
|---|---|
Asynchronous |
The integrated asynchronous communication program. |
Asynchronous-Other |
Third-party asynchronous software. |
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) |
Standard Internet File Transfer Protocol |
MQSeries Integrator Queue |
IBM message queue protocol. |
If you are using a generic script for communications, for example communication to a VAN, select the Template Script Available check box.
(Optional) Enter a description of the purpose of this channel. For example, “This channel sends data to MQSeries.”
