IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Data Mapping and EDI Processing
The Sterling - B2B Integrator Data Mapping and EDI Processing training course introduces participants to the Map Editor, mapping, and the Graphical Process Modeler. Participants will create maps and business processes and also process data to trade with the trading partners. This course provides detailed information on the Sterling B2B Map Editor that is used to map the inbound and outbound business process, and create and execute a business process. This course also deals with the creation of envelopes and the adaptors required for the process.
1)Introduction to EDI Concepts
- History and application of middleware
- Standards in EDI with special emphasis on X12
- Overview of various products with special emphasis on middleware platform
2)Commonly Used Standards
- Commonly used X12 Standards
- Exercises in using the Standards
3)Industry Application of EDI subsystems
- Various Business Process where middleware tools are required
- Inbound and Outbound scenarios with respect to different ERPs
4)Data Mapping Script and programming
- File definitions
- Application data types (fixed length, delimited, named records, etc.)
- Multiple output destinations (reports, email notifications, etc.)
- Conditional / logical expressions
5)GIS Subsystem - Fundamentals
- About Gentran Integration Suite, Navigation
- Graphical Process Modeler (GPM), creating and maintaining a Business Process
- Troubleshooting and analyzing a Business Process
- Services and Adapters
- Case Study and exercises
- Inbound and Outbound business processes
6)Data Mapping & EDI Processing
- Introduction to the Map Editor
- Any format to any format mapping
- Inbound and Outbound scenarios with respect to different ERPs
- Conditional / logical expressions
- Troubleshooting and debugging techniques
- Administering maps
7)Performance Tuning
- Understanding Perimeter Servers
- Monitoring Logs
- Monitoring AS2 and Partner related issues
8)Projects – Inbound and Outbound
- Sample Inbound 810 Mapping
- Sample Outbound 850 Mapping
9)Support centric discussion
- Discussion of real time PRD issues/experience
- Sharing of documentations
- Feedback on the training