Install the IBM App Connect operator
FTM supports IBM App Connect certified container deployment through the IBM App Connect Operator. The IBM App Connect Operator deploys and manages the IBM App Connect certified containers based on an image of the IBM App Connect software product. It is offered as an executable package that you can deploy and run within containerized environments.
- Configuration objects
- Integration runtime instances
- IBM App Connect Dashboard
For more information about IBM App Connect operator, see https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/app-connect/13.0?topic=app-connect-in-containers-continuous-delivery.
Before you install the IBM App Connect operator, check the FTM hardware and software requirements for the supported versions of IBM App Connect. For more information, see FTM Hardware and Software requirements. You do not need to install the IBM App Connect operator for FTM Check.
| IBM App Connect operator and operand information | Version to use |
|---|---|
| IBM App Connect Operator channel | v13.2 |
| IBM App Connect Operator version | The latest 13.2.x version. |
| Operand version | 13.0.7.xThe latest release at the time of publishing is
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| License | You need to use the license value for the specific version and usage of IBM App Connect that you are installing. The license serves as a unique key that authorizes the usage of the software. For more information about the IBM App Connect operator license, see https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/app-connect/13.0?topic=resources-licensing-reference-app-connect-operator. |
The IBM App Connect operator needs to be installed in the same namespace as the FTM operator. For more information about installing the IBM App Connect operator , see https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/app-connect/13.0.x?topic=3-installing-app-connect.