Some AE functions are not directly available in the SAP Solution Manager but by using a specific configurationA set of constituent components that make up a system. This includes information on how the components are connected including the settings applied., you can open the UserInterfaceThis is the Automation Engine's graphical user interface. [Formerly called the "Rich Client", "RichGUI" and "Dialog Client."] directly from the Solution Manager at the required position. By doing so, you can quickly access these functions.
The following functions are not directly available in the SAP Solution Manager:
To set up the UserInterface integration, follow the steps below. For a general description of the configuration process, see SAP Solution Manager Integration.
The UserInterface is supplied as a Web applicationAn application is a software which helps a user to fulfill specific tasks. In the context of ARA see also: Application entity. that must be integrated in a Tomcat Application Server. A Tomcat Application Server of version 7 is required for the installation process.
The Web application is supplied in the following directory: IMAGE:\AGENTS\SAP\_SOLMAN\
File name |
Description |
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UC4WEBSTART.WAR |
The UserInterface for the Application Server. |
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1. | Setting up the UI Web application |
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Do not delete the WAR file because if you do so, Tomcat will also remove the folder UC4WEBSTART.
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2. | Adjusting the configuration file |
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An example of the relevant part of the file web.xml that must be adjusted:
<init-param>
<param-name>Server name</param-name>
<param-value>SAPHOST01</param-value>
</init-param>
<init-param>
<param-name>SystemName</param-name>
<param-value>UC4</param-value>
</init-param>
<init-param>
<param-name>Portnr</param-name>
<param-value>2217</param-value>
</init-param>
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3. | Configuring the Agent |
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For example:
[SMSE]
webStartURL=http://saphost01:8080/uc4webstart
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4. | Calling the UserInterface |
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The URL that you have specified in the agent's INI file opens when you call one of the described functions in the Solution Manager.
The Web browser displays a page that includes the link "Start AE UserInterface". Click it to open the UserInterface's loginAn Automation Engine object type that stores account credentials used by agents on target systems. dialog. Log on to run the selected functionPre-defined run book template in the Automation Engine. One single step only, e.g. Start Windows Service, Copy file,… in the UserInterface.
For example: When you create a new jobAn Automation Engine object type for a process that runs on a target system. in the SAP Solution Manager, the UserInterface and the dialog open that request you to enter a name for the new Job objectAutomation Engine controlled activities and processes are structured in the form of objects. See also: Task.
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