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Use this form to activate and configure transport adapters to exchange data using Application Integration Framework (AIF). There are three transport methods supported by AIF adapters:

  • File system - Enables AIF to transfer data by placing messages in or retrieving messages from file system directories.

  • Message Queuing (MSMQ) - Enables AIF to transfer data by placing messages in or retrieving messages from Message Queuing queues.

  • BizTalk Server - Enables AIF to transfer data by transferring messages to and from a BizTalk orchestration.

To configure an adapter, specify the adapter class and name and then make it active and available for configuration in a channel.

For more information, see the following topics in the Server and Database Administration Help:

  • Using AIF to integrate with external systems

  • Configuring document exchanges with adapters

Tasks that use this form

See topics "Configuring document exchanges with adapters" and "Configure an adapter" in the Server and Database Administration Help.

Navigating the form

The following tables provide descriptions for the controls in this form.

Tabs

Tab

Description

Provides an overview of the adapters you have configured. On this tab, you can add, remove, or modify a transport adapter.

Displays more information about the selected adapter.

Fields

Field

Description

Select the type of adapter.

Type the friendly name that identifies the adapter.

Select this check box to activate the adapter. An active adapter can be configured in a channel and used in a document exchange.

Read only field that specifies the direction for the transfer that the adapter supports when exchanging documents. Values include the following:

  • – The adapter can only receive messages.

  • – The adapter can only send messages.

  • – The adapter can both receive and send messages.

  • – The adapter can receive messages and then send a response.

Read only field that specifies whether the adapter uses the AIF gateway service. Adapters that ship with Microsoft Dynamics AX are hosted except for the BizTalk adapter. Data exchange with the BizTalk adapter is synchronous; messages bypass the gateway queue and are sent directly to and from BizTalk.