Creating Custom Services and Adapters

Creating custom services and adapters requires specialized programming knowledge and skills, as well as a solid understanding of the system.

The following list includes the types of knowledge and experience necessary for successfully creating custom services and adapters:
  • Java (J2SE) programming knowledge
  • General operational and architectural knowledge of the system
  • Eclipse programming experience
The following knowledge and experience are helpful, but not required:
  • Multi-threaded programming experience in Java
  • Ability to write custom APIs and user exits

Before you decide that you require a custom service or adapter, review the services and adapters provided to see if any can be adapted to meet the business need.

If you find that you need a custom service or adapter, a sample service is provided to demonstrate the process and provide starting files. See Example: Creating a Service for information.

In Sterling B2B Integrator V5.2.6 or earlier, you can use an IBM® service developer toolkit called MESA™ Developer Studio, if purchased. MESA Developer Studio is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that uses Eclipse software plug-ins. It enables you to create and deploy custom services and adapters to your Sterling B2B Integrator instance.

MESA™ Developer Studio is not available in Sterling B2B Integrator versions later than V5.2.6.

If you do not have staff with the prerequisite knowledge and skills, you may also want to consider having IBM Consulting Delivery Services work with you.

For more information about purchasing MESA Developer Studio or delivery services, contact your IBM sales representative.