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Link Enterprise for M365
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Installing the Enterprise Connector

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Link Enterprise 6.7.11 Installation Instructions

Obtain the Latest Installer

Download the latest Link-Enterprise-6.7.11-release.zip from a Gimmal representative.

Extract the Installation Files

Extract the contents of Link-Enterprise-6.7.11-release.zip into your desired installation folder (e.g., C:\LinkEnterprise).

Run the Installation Script

  1. Navigate to the service folder inside the extracted directory and execute the installation script with administrative privileges:
    • Open a Command Prompt with administrative permissions.
    • Navigate to the service folder. For example:
    • Run the installation script: installservice.bat
  2. This will configure and install Link Enterprise 6.7.11 on your system.

Adjust Windows Service Log On Properties

If folder permissions on the server restrict processing:

  • Adjust the Log On properties of the Gimmal Link Enterprise Windows services.
  • Use the service account mentioned in the installation requirements.

Extract SAP JCO

  1. Download SAP JCO:
    • Obtain the appropriate SAP JCO 64-bit version from SAP’s marketplace (provided by your SAP Basis team).
  2. Place the Extracted Files:
    • Extract the contents into the jco folder under lib.
    • For Windows installations, ensure sapjco3.dll is also placed in the jco folder.
    • Note: If SAP JCO comes as two compressed files, ensure all levels are extracted. The correct files should include sapjco3.jar in the top-level jco folder under lib.

Configure SAP JCO Particulars

To use service names in the SAP configuration:

  1. Adjust the services file to map message and gateway services to their port numbers. Example configuration for System Number 21 and System Name SAPQA:
  2. The services file is typically located at:
  3. Optional: Use port numbers directly in the configuration to skip this step.

Obtain Authorization Token

  1. Request a Gimmal Link Enterprise authorization token from a Gimmal representative.
  2. Use this token during the Gimmal Link Enterprise Connector configuration:
    • Enter the token in the active configuration .ini file under the field:
    • Alternatively, use the Profile Wizard via: Profile -> Authorize menu path.

For further details, refer to Base Gimmal Link Enterprise Connector Configuration – Gimmal Link Enterprise ECM Only.

Let me know if you need further adjustments or additional formatting!

***JCO Requires Visual C++