Parameter File Creation

The configuration procedures are based on the scenarios described in this section. Use the following table to help you decide how to create a Connect:Direct® Secure Plus parameter file.

Scenario Method to Create parameter file Result
  • First time to create a parameter file.
  • Large number of trading partners that use the same protocol.
Use Quickstart to copy the network map file and save it as the IBM Connect:Direct Secure Plus parameter file. See Populating the Parameter File Using Quick Start .
  • File is created automatically with a local node record and a record for each remote node in the network map that uses the TCP protocol.
  • Configure IBM Connect:Direct Secure Plus for all remote node records, including trading partners that do not use IBM Connect:Direct Secure Plus.
  • IBM Connect:Direct Secure Plus protocols are disabled for all records created from the network map.
  • Establishes default settings for most parameters in the local node record.
  • First time to create a parameter file.
  • Large number of trading partners.
  • Few trading partners use IBM Connect:Direct Secure Plus.
Manually create a parameter file and add the local node record and remote node records. See Manual Parameter File Creation .
  • You create the local node record and a record for each remote node that uses IBM Connect:Direct Secure Plus.
  • Reduces the number of records to configure.
  • No default settings are established for parameters in the local node record. You must define all settings.