Connecting the gateway to the ObjectServer

To enable communication between the gateway and the ObjectServer, configure communication details for the ObjectServer and the gateway using the Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus Server Editor and create an entry for the ObjectServer in the interfaces file ($NCHOME/etc/omni.dat).

Create the server NCO_GATE in the interfaces file using the Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus Server Editor.

On UNIX and Linux® operating systems, use the following command to start the Server Editor:

$NCHOME/omnibus/bin/nco_xigen

On Windows operating systems, use the following to start the Server Editor:

Start > Programs > NETCOOL Suite > System Utilities > Servers Editor

Note: If there is a firewall between the gateway and the ObjectServer, configure the ObjectServer to use a fixed port for IDUC and ensure that both the main ObjectServer port and the IDUC port are opened in the firewall. By default, the ObjectServer uses a random IDUC port.

For more information about using the Server Editor, the interfaces file, and the nco_xigen utility see the IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus Installation and Deployment Guide.

The Gate.RdrWtr.Server property specifies the name of the ObjectServer from which the gateway reads events. The name can either be an interface name (for example, NCOMS) or the <host>: <port> details of the ObjectServer.