Kourier Services

Kourier Services (kourier_service_def.aspx)

Purpose

A service is a process used to move data between your U2 server and other applications. A service is comprised of the following:

an optional source DSN where incoming messages are received
one or more service commands to process incoming messages or to generate outgoing messages
an optional target DSN where outgoing messages are sent

Refer to the Kourier Services Guide for more information on the use of services to transfer data between applications.

File/Key Field

KT_SERVICE/Service ID

Prerequisites

If a source DSN or target DSN is specified, it should be entered using the Data Source Names screen.

Cautions

None

Fields

Service Enter a unique name for the service. By convention, services are named using an Integration ID such as KS for KommerceServer, followed by an underscore and a string that describes its purpose (e.g., KS_CONTACTS).

Description Enter a short descriptive name for this service. This name is displayed in on-line lookups.

Last Run Indicate the last date and time this service was run.

Source Queue If the service processes incoming data from an application, specify the pre-defined DSN to designate how Kourier will retrieve the data.

Source Append Address
Enter the append address that modifies the source DSN for this service. For more information on modifying DSNs with an append address, refer to the Kourier DSN Guide.

Command Enter one or more Kourier commands to execute when this service runs. Each command can include parameters and options as required by the command verb. The command verb must be a specially written program that is compiled and cataloged in the account. Use the pipe character (|) to separate multiple commands.

Kourier commands are programs specially written to process messages. For information on available Kourier commands, refer to the Kourier Service Command Guide.

Target Queue If the service sends data to an application, specify the pre-defined DSN to designate where Kourier will send the data.

Target Append Address
Enter the append address that modifies the target DSN for this service. For more information on modifying DSNs with an append address, refer to the Kourier DSN Guide.

Save Undeliverable Messages
Kourier may occasionally be unable to send an outgoing message to a target DSN. This can happen when a network is down or when a server is off-line. This can result in an undeliverable message in the queue. NOTE: This field controls only outbound messages destined for a target DSN.

If this field is checked, undeliverable messages will be saved in the outbound queue until the next time Kourier attempts to resend messages to that queue's DSN. If this field is not checked, undeliverable messages will not be saved.

Service	Enter a unique name for the service. By convention, services are named using an Integration ID such as KS for KommerceServer, followed by an underscore and a string that describes its purpose (e.g., KS_CONTACTS).
Description	Enter a short descriptive name for this service. This name is displayed in on-line lookups.
Last Run	Indicate the last date and time this service was run.
Source Queue	If the service processes incoming data from an application, specify the pre-defined DSN to designate how Kourier will retrieve the data.
Source Append Address	Enter the append address that modifies the source DSN for this service. For more information on modifying DSNs with an append address, refer to the Kourier DSN Guide.
Command	Enter one or more Kourier commands to execute when this service runs. Each command can include parameters and options as required by the command verb. The command verb must be a specially written program that is compiled and cataloged in the account. Use the pipe character (\|) to separate multiple commands. Kourier commands are programs specially written to process messages. For information on available Kourier commands, refer to the Kourier Service Command Guide.
Target Queue	If the service sends data to an application, specify the pre-defined DSN to designate where Kourier will send the data.
Target Append Address	Enter the append address that modifies the target DSN for this service. For more information on modifying DSNs with an append address, refer to the Kourier DSN Guide.
Save Undeliverable Messages	Kourier may occasionally be unable to send an outgoing message to a target DSN. This can happen when a network is down or when a server is off-line. This can result in an undeliverable message in the queue. NOTE: This field controls only outbound messages destined for a target DSN. If this field is checked, undeliverable messages will be saved in the outbound queue until the next time Kourier attempts to resend messages to that queue's DSN. If this field is not checked, undeliverable messages will not be saved.