Prerequisites

  • E-mail - Ensure that connectivity and access to e-mail service and a user account for Message Manager is in place. Message Manager supports MS Mail, MS Exchange, Lotus CCMail, Lotus Notes and SMTP/POP3. Message Manager uses the e-mail service to send dynamic problem alerts to individuals responsible for managing the electronic commerce program.
  • Trading partner requirements - To analyze your requirements, consider the following:
    • Number of trading partners to be supported.
    • Versions of standards and EDI documents (810, 850, 997, and others) to be exchanged.
    • Application format specifications for any internal applications interfacing with the EDI system.
    • Communication requirements for transporting data between application systems and the Trading Manager server. Requirements include the type of communications to use (e-mail, FTP, messaging product, and others), userids, passwords, naming conventions, and responsible parties.