Partner_SFG_Onboard_V1

Partner_SFG_Onboard_V1 provides the following capabilities:

  • Self-service capabilities for trading partners, business users, and IT teams to collaborate and automate the onboarding of trading partners to the B2Bi or MFT platforms.
  • The ability to set up trading partners using AS2, ConnectDirect, FTP, FTPS, or SFTP protocols.
  • Configuration of FTP, FTPS, and SFTP protocols to either push/pull files to and from partners' servers, or provide the capability for partners to push/pull files to and from the sponsor.
  • Configure code lists or insert routing information into custom tables utilizing an API.
  • Set up routing channels for file processing in IBM Sterling File Gateway, allowing for self-testing and code promotion to a higher environment.
To configure context data for Partner_SFG_Onboard_V1, log in to the PEM Portal as a System Administrator and set the following values:
Context Data Context Data Parameter User Action Description
applications QA_B2BISFG Assign configured API endpoint for non- production IBM Sterling B2BIntegrator. Context parameter for IBM Sterling B2B Integrator API endpoint in non-production environment.
Prod_B2BISFG Assign configured endpoint for production environment IBM Sterling B2BIntegrator. Context parameter for IBM Sterling B2B Integrator API endpoint in production environment.
QA_CM Assign configured API endpoint for non- production Partner Community Manager (PCM). Context parameter for non-production PCM API configuration.
Prod_CM Assign configured API endpoint for Partner Community Manager (PCM) in production environment. Context parameter for PCM API configuration in production environment.
PEM Assign configured IBM PEM API endpoint. IBM PEM API configuration parameter.

This parameter is applicable only if the IBM PEM API Gateway is used.

PR Assign configured API endpoint for Partner Repository (PR) APIs. Partner Repository API configuration parameter.
QA_B2BISFGHTTP Assign configured non-production IBM Sterling B2B Integrator HTTP adapter. IBM Sterling B2B Integrator non-production HTTP adapter API configuration context parameter.
Prod_B2BISFGHTTP Assign configured production IBM Sterling B2B Integrator HTTP adapter. IBM Sterling B2B Integrator production HTTP adapter API configuration context parameter.
SponsorConfigurations AS2 Assign configured AS2 profile configuration key AS2configuration key in Partner Repository.

This parameter is applicable only if the AS2 protocol is used.

CD Assign configured ConnectDirect profile configuration key. ConnectDirect profile configuration key.

This parameter is applicable only if the ConnectDirect protocol is used.

SFTP Assign configured SFTP profile configuration key in PEM Partner Repository. SFTP profile configuration key.

This parameter is applicable only if the SFTP protocol is used.

FTP Assign configured FTP inbound push profile key. FTP profile configuration key.

This parameter is applicable only if the FTP protocol is used.

FTPS Assign configured FTPS inbound push profile key. FTPS profile configuration key.

This parameter is applicable only if the FTPS protocol is used.

PGP Assign the configured PGP KEY profile configuration key. PGP KEY profile configuration key.

This parameter is applicable only if the PGP is used.

NativePGP Provide Boolean value: true or false.  
NonProd_Customer_IPs → Inbound Provide the Non Production Inbound IPs of Sponsor. Customers Non Production Network IPs.
NonProd_Customer_IPs → Outbound Provide the Non Production Outbound IPs of Sponsor. Customers Non Production Network IPs.
Prod_Customer_IPs → Inbound Provide the Production Inbound IPs of Sponsor. Customers Non Production Network IPs.
Prod_Customer_IPs → Outbound Provide the Production Outbound IPs of Sponsor. Customers Non Production Network IPs.
CustomProtocols → Protocol
Note: You can either use normal protocol or custom protocol. For example, you can have either FTP or Custom FTP. You cannot have both.
Assign configured CustomProtocol profile configuration key in PEM Partner Repository. CustomProtocol profile configuration key.

This parameter is applicable only if the CustomProtocol protocol is used.

CustomProtocols → name Assign the name of the Custom Protocol. Custom Protocol Name, as is configured in AFT Extension File in IBM Sterling File Gateway.
CustomProtocols → value Assign the protocol of the Custom Protocol. Protocol for which it is customized. This value will be visible to the Partner.
CustomProtocols → bp Assign the business process configured for the Custom Protocol. Business Process which is configured for Custom Protocol in IBM Sterling File Gateway AFT Extension File.
UserAccount → AuthenticationType Provide the Authentication Type of the account (Local, External)
UserAccount → AuthenticationHost Provide the Authentication Host configured in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator
UserAccount → LDAPProvisioningEnabled

true, if LDAP Provision is enabled.

(https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/partnerengagemanager?topic=apis-ldap-script-configuration-information)

false if not.

FileRoute Select value of TRUE if routing flow is through PCM. Parameter indicating whether or not files are routed through PCM.
SFG_Community Assign community name from IBM Sterling File Gateway IBM Sterling File Gateway community name. On-boarded partner is associated with a community in Sterling File Gateway based on the value assigned.
codelist Assign non-production code list name from IBM Sterling B2BIntegrator Non-production code list name to which file types are stored.
codelistVersion Assign non-production code list version from IB Sterling B2BIntegrator Non-production code list version.
codelistVersion_PCM Assign non-production PCM code list version from IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Non-production PCM code list version.
prod_codelist Assign production code list name from IBM Sterling B2BIntegrator Production code list to which file types are stored.
prod_codelistVersion Assign production code list version from IBM Sterling B2BIntegrator Context parameter for production code list version.

Example: %7C%7C%7C(version. number}.

prod_codelistVersion_ PCM Assign production code list version for PCM from IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Context parameter for production PCM code list version.

Example: |||{version number}.

Inbound_Envelope_X12 Upload production version of inbound envelope template from Library section.

This file is available for selection under context data mapping. The file is provided inside a zip file named SFG_PredefinedActivities.zip. Extract the file and locate it under the following path: PEM/EnvelopeTemplates.

InboundX12 envelope template (*.CSV file).
Outbound_Envelope_X12 Upload production version of outbound envelope template from Librarysection.

This file is available for selection under context data mapping. The file is provided inside a zip file named SFG_PredefinedActivities.zip. Extract the file and locate it under the following path: PEM/Envelope Templates.

OutboundX12 envelope template (*.CSV file).
Inbound_Envelope_EDIFACT Upload production version of inbound envelope template from Library section.

This file is available for selection under context data mapping. The file is provided inside a zip file named SFG_PredefinedActivities.zip. Extract the file and locate it under the following path: PEM/EnvelopeTemplates.

InboundEDIFACT envelope template (*.CSV file).
Outbound_Envelope_EDIFACT Upload production version of outbound envelope template from Library section.

This file is available for selection under context data mapping. The file is provided inside a zip file named SFG_PredefinedActivities.zip. Extract the file and locate it under the following path: PEM/EnvelopeTemplates.

OutboundEDIFACT envelope template (*.CSV file).
Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP)
Note: This feature is supported for SSP version 3.4.3 and above.
Enable If SSP is used, then enter true, else enter false. SSP is an additional layer which helps in enhanced security. This parameter is used to enable or disable SSP.
FTP_Netmap Enter the netmap name which is configured for FTP protocol in the SSP server. Defines netmap name under which the nodes are created for FTP partners.
FTPS_Netmap Enter the netmap name which is configured for FTPS protocol in the SSP server. Defines netmap name under which the nodes are created for FTPS partners.
SFTP_Netmap Enter the netmap name which is configured for SFTP protocol in the SSP server. Defines netmap name under which the nodes are created for SFTP partners.
HTTP_Netmap Enter the netmap name which is configured for HTTP protocol inthe SSP server. Defines netmap name under which the nodes are created for HTTP partners.
HTTPS_Netmap Enter the netmap name which is configured for HTTPS protocol in the SSP server. Defines netmap name under which the nodes are created for HTTPS partners.
Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP) CD_Netmap Enter the netmap name which is configured for CD protocol in the SSP server. Defines netmap name under which the nodes are created for CD partners.
FTP_Policy Enter the policy name which is configured for FTP protocol in the SSP server. Defines the policy under which the nodes are created for FTP partners.

This parameter is not mandatory if all partners use the same policy configured in SSP.

FTPS_Policy Enter the policy name which is configured for FTPS protocol in the SSP server. Defines the policy under which the nodes are created for FTPS partners.

This parameter is not mandatory for defining in case all partners use same policy configured in SSP.

SFTP_Policy Enter the policy name which is configured for SFTP protocol in the SSP server. Defines the policy under which the nodes are created for SFTP partners.

This parameter is not mandatory for defining in case all partners use same policy configured in SSP.

HTTP_Policy Enter the policy name which is configured for HTTP protocol in the SSP server. Defines the policy under which the nodes are created for HTTP partners.

This parameter is not mandatory for defining in case all partners use same policy configured in SSP.

HTTPS_Policy Enter the policy name which is configured for HTTPS protocol in the SSP server. Defines the policy under which the nodes are created for HTTPS partners.

This parameter is not mandatory for defining in case all partners use same policy configured in SSP.

CD_Policy Enter the policy name which is configured for CD protocol in the SSP server. Defines the policy under which the nodes are created for CD partners.

This parameter is not mandatory for defining in case all partners use same policy configured in SSP.

ClientAuthentication If using client authentication,enter trueelse enter false. This parameter is used to enable or disable client authentication.
Note: This parameter is applicable only in case HTTPS or FTPS used.
Scripts Server Provide IP address of non-production server on which scripts are executed. IP address of non-production server on which scripts are located.
Prod_Server Provide IP address of production server on which scripts are executed. IP address of production server on which scripts are located.
User Provide user login name for production server User login name for production server.
Port Provide the port number for the server on which custom scripts are executed. Port number for the server on which custom scripts are executed.
FileDrop Provide the folder path for staging files from IBM PEM Standard. Location in which APIs are to place files.
PGP Provide folder location on host system in which PGP scripts are deployed. Location of PGP script files.
localFile Set value to TRUE. This parameter identifies if Community Manager is running on a docker.
pemKey Set value to TRUE if the server on which scripts are executed; uses key-based authentication. Parameter used to identify authentication type.
password Provide the server password. Server password. Applicable when password authentication is used on the server.