How to force the BusinessConnect Gateway Server to bind to a specific network interface.

How to force the BusinessConnect Gateway Server to bind to a specific network interface.

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Article ID: KB0085635

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Description

Description:

If the BusinessConnect Gateway Server is installed on a server with multiple network interfaces (multi-homed), how can the Gateway Server be configured to bind to a specific network interface? 

Issue/Introduction

How to force the BusinessConnect Gateway Server to bind to a specific network interface.

Resolution

For binding a specific IP for JMX communication between GS and interior engine, it should be set in the GS token's 'Management and Data Transport Binding' field. Follow The steps below.

1). Go to Admin GUI > BusinessConnect > Gateway > Gateway Tokens > Click <<Token>> link > . Here you can see GS token's "Management and Data Transport Binding" field.

2). Set a specific IP which will be used for JMX communication between GS and an interior engine.

3). After modifying the GS token, re-export the GS token and store under the <BC-HOME>\gs\token directory.

4). Restart the GS engine to have these settings take effect.

Additional Information

BusinessConnect Gateway Server Administration Guide