Introduction:
Creating a mailbox in Sterling B2B Integrator (SBI) is essential for managing and organizing data exchanges between different partners or internal processes. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a mailbox in Sterling B2B Integrator:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Login to Sterling B2B Integrator:
- Open your browser and navigate to your Sterling B2B Integrator URL.
- Log in with your administrator credentials.
Example: https://Sterling_Host:port/dashboard
2. Navigate to Mailbox Management:
- From the dashboard, go to the "Deployment" tab.
- In the Deployment tab, locate and click on "Mailboxes".
3. Create a New Mailbox:
- Once inside the Mailboxes Management interface, click on "Configuration" in the bottom panel.
- Click on the "Create a new Mailbox" button to start setting up a new mailbox.
4. Configure Mailbox Details:
- Mailbox Name: Provide a unique name for the mailbox.
- Parent Mailbox: If this mailbox is part of a hierarchical structure, select a parent mailbox. Otherwise, leave it as default.
- Description: Optionally, provide a description for future reference.
Example :
5. Assign Permissions (Optional):
- Define access permissions to control which users or groups can read, write, or delete messages in the mailbox.
- Click on "Permissions" and assign specific roles or users.
Example:
Example given mailbox permission to user “CONS123”
6. Save the Mailbox:
- After filling in the necessary details, click "Save".
- The new mailbox will now appear in the list of available mailboxes.
Example:
7. Test the Mailbox:
- After creating the mailbox, you can test it by sending a test file from a trading partner or internal user to ensure it functions as expected.
You can log-in to /myfilegateway with the partner user ID and password and test it.
You can also log-in with your producer credential to /mailbox and verify.
Notes:
- Ensure that the mailbox’s permissions are properly set according to your organization’s data security and access policies.
- You may want to set up routing rules, schedules, or triggers based on mailbox activities for automated workflows.