3.6.1 Settings that can be specified in the adaptor definition files

The settings to be specified in the adaptor definition files include the port number used by the RMI connection adaptors, configuration of adaptor groups, and callback processing performed by the standard adaptors.

The required files depend on the mode of connection between the adaptors and the SDP server. The table below shows whether or not each adaptor definition file needs to be created.

Table 3-4 Whether or not the adaptor definition files need to be created

No.Adaptor definition fileWhether or not necessary to create
1Adaptor command definition file (AgentManagerDefinition.xml)OIf you use the RMI connection mode, you must create this file for each working directory.
Specify in this file the port numbers used by the RMI-connection adaptors.
2Adaptor configuration definition file (AdaptorCompositionDefinition.xml)YYou must create this file for each working directory.
Specify in this file settings such as the configuration of adaptor groups and the callback processing to be executed by the standard adaptors.
Legend:
Y: File creation is mandatory
O: File creation is optional

For details about the adaptor definition files, see 9. Adaptor Definition Files.