The Adapter consists of two main files: the executable and configuration files. The executable file is a generic file. There are two such executable files: SQL Adapter and file Adapter.
An XML configuration file is tailored for each Adapter in order to store the specific data source requirements. The configuration file specifies the information related to the data source (name, location, connection method and structure) and the structure of the output Events that are to be generated by the Adapter.
The Configuration file includes those parameters and values that are set for attributes within a pre-defined structured XML file.
When creating a new Adapter, it is necessary to use the existing relevant executable (according to the target data source type, file for flat file data sources, SQL for database data sources) and then modify the configuration file as needed. The two structures contain slightly different configuration elements for a text or SQL Adapter. This is generally set up automatically when creating the Adapter using the Adapters Manager utility.
Other files related to Adapters are work files created by the Adapter in the process of reading the data source and writing events to the CA Business Service Insight system.
Note: For details on modifying the Configuration file, refer to Adapter Configuration Specifications.
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