Directory Integrator-based Adapter for SAP NetWeaver Adapter Installation
and Configuration Guide
This installation guide provides the basic information that you need to install and
configure the SAP NetWeaver Adapter . The SAP NetWeaver Adapter enables connectivity between the IBM® Security Identity
server and the SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP (SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP ).
Overview
An adapter is an interface between a managed resource and the IBM Security Identity server . The SAP NetWeaver Adapter uses the functionality of Security Directory Integrator to enable communication between the IBM Security Identity server and the SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP server.
Planning
Installing and configuring the adapter involves several steps that you must complete in a specific sequence. Follow the roadmap for the main tasks.
Installing
Installing the adapter mainly involves importing the adapter profile and creating an adapter service. Depending on the adapter, several other tasks can be involved to completely install it.
Upgrading
Upgrading an IBM Security Directory Integrator -based adapter involves tasks such as upgrading the dispatcher, the connector, and the adapter profile. Depending on the adapter, some of these tasks might not be applicable. Other tasks might also be required to complete the upgrade.
Configuring
After you install the adapter, configure it to function correctly. Configuration is based on your requirements or preference.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting is a systematic approach to solving a problem. The goal of troubleshooting is to determine why something does not work as expected and how to resolve the problem. This topic provides information and techniques for identifying and resolving problems that are related to the adapter, including troubleshooting errors that might occur during the adapter installation.
Uninstalling
To remove an adapter from the IBM Security Identity server for any reason, you must remove all the components that were added during installation. Uninstalling an IBM Security Directory Integrator based adapter mainly involves removing the connector file, and the adapter profile from the IBM Security Identity server . Depending on the adapter, some of these tasks might not be applicable, or there can be other tasks.
Reference
Reference information is organized to help you locate particular facts quickly, such as adapter attributes, registry settings, and environment variables.