Configuring AS2 Trading Partner

Created by David Johnson, Modified on Tue, 23 Apr, 2024 at 2:44 PM by David Johnson

Introduction:

This article provides a step-by-step guide on configuring AS2 trading partners in Axway's B2Bi software. AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a widely used protocol for secure and reliable data exchange between trading partners over the internet.

Problem Statement or Use Case:

Organizations need to establish AS2 connections with trading partners to securely exchange electronic business documents.

How to create a Trading Partner within a community

Select AS2 Community:

Choose the AS2 community where the trading partner will be added via the top menu bar inside of the B2Bi software

From the Related Tasks section at the bottom of the community select "Add a partner to this community."

Choose "Manually create a new partner." and select 'Next'

Enter the following values:

Partner name: AS2-CUSTOMERNAME
Contact name: Customer Name
Routing ID: EDI Routing Name = AS2 Name
Select "Finish" to add the trading partner to the community.

Configure Partner Delivery:

Click the hyperlink for the newly created trading partner.

Select the partner delivery icon at the top of the window.

Add Delivery:

Choose "Add a delivery."
Select "ediint AS2 (HTTP)" as the delivery protocol.
Click "Next."
Provide Client's URL: Enter the client's URL for AS2 communication.

Configure Client-Specific Settings:

Depending on the client's configuration, select the appropriate checkboxes:

"Client must use SSL to connect to this server"
"This server requires a username and password"

Save changes

Name Delivery Exchange:

Provide a name for the delivery exchange following the naming convention: DE-AS2-CLIENTNAME.

Troubleshooting Tips:

Ensure that the partner information and delivery settings are accurately configured.

Verify the client's URL and SSL requirements.

Monitor AS2 message exchanges for any errors or failures.

Best Practices:

Regularly review and update partner configurations to accommodate changes in communication requirements.

Test AS2 connections with trading partners after configuration to ensure seamless data exchange.

Maintain clear documentation of partner configurations for reference and auditing purposes.

Additional Information:

For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting guidance, refer to Axway's official documentation and user guides.

Version and Compatibility Information:

This article applies to Axway's B2Bi software version X.X and above. Compatibility considerations may vary depending on specific configurations and deployment environments.

Conclusion:

By following the steps outlined in this article, organizations can effectively configure AS2 trading partners in Axway's B2Bi software, enabling secure and reliable data exchange with their business partners.

Revision History:

Version 1.0 (March 25, 2024): Initial draft of the article.