Host Profile page

Use the Host Profile page to view and update the details of the host.

This page describes the properties of a communication protocol for the purpose of sending documents into Supplier Exchange or to receive documents from Supplier Exchange. The host can be an actual physical machine.

Host Name
The name of the host that is used for receiving or sending files. Entering the host name allows you to distinguish between more than one computer profile in Supplier Exchange. Typically, the host machine is a desktop or server at the customer's location, but it can be a VAN.
Protocol
The method in which data is transferred. The available methods are: FTP (File Transfer Protocol), EDS ELIT (FTP to the VAN), IBM IE (FTP to the VAN), GXS ICS FTP/s (secure FTP to the VAN).
Facility
Name of the destination issuing demand to which parts are to be sent.
External Logical ID
A field to identify a customer's instance of an ERP package in an SOA environment. This field is only used when the protocol is Infor Open SOA.
User ID
The User ID for the account located on the host.
Password
Case sensitive FTP password for sending or receiving communication. Used by Supplier Exchange to access the host.
Confirm Password
Verifies that the password was entered correctly. Case sensitive FTP password for sending or receiving communication. Used by Supplier Exchange to access the host.
Operating System
The operating system the host machine is running. The available operating systems are: UNIX, OS400, DOS, and WINDOWS.
IP Address
The TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) address of the host. The IP Address must be registered with Supplier Exchange.
Port Number
The FTP port number used to communicate with Supplier Exchange. This number defaults to port 21 if no number is entered. This number can be changed but not deleted.
Time Zone
The time zone in which the host resides.