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Chapter 2 Configuring the TIBCO iProcess Objects Server : Configuring Auto-Forward and View-Only Queue Access

Configuring Auto-Forward and View-Only Queue Access
Beginning with version 10.5.0 of iProcess Objects Server, the auto-forward and view-only queue access functionality is turned off by default on Windows systems — this older functionality has been superseded by redirection and participation functionality, respectively.
However, if you would still like to use this older functionality, you can turn it on by adding and setting a Registry entry, ensuring you have the Microsoft Access driver installed, then setting DCOM permissions. These are described in the following sections.
Adding Registry Entry
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\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Staffware plc\Staffware EntObj Server\Nodes\NodeName\DB_Enabled
where NodeName is the name of your TIBCO iProcess Objects Server.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Staffware plc\...
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Setting Up the Microsoft Access Driver
You must have a Microsoft Access Driver (.mdb) ODBC driver set up for the IPEADMIN user to use auto-forward and view-only queue access functions.
To check if you have the Microsoft Access Driver installed, perform one of the following sets if steps, depending on the type of machine you are using:
32-Bit Machine
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Click the Drivers tab. If you have the driver installed, there will be an entry for Microsoft Access Driver (.mdb) in the list.
If you do not have the Microsoft Access Driver installed, you must download a copy of it from Microsoft’s website and install it according to their instructions.
64-Bit Machine
Note - Following the steps above to access the ODBC Data Source Administrator does not allow you to view 32-bit drivers.
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Create a shortcut that points to "%SystemRoot%\SysWOW64\odbcad32.exe" with the "Start in" field set to "%SystemRoot%\SysWOW64".
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Click the Drivers tab. If you have the driver installed, there will be an entry for Microsoft Access Driver (.mdb) in the list.
If you do not have the Microsoft Access Driver installed, you must download a copy of it from Microsoft’s website and install it according to their instructions.
Setting Up DCOM Permissions
You must also set up DCOM permissions to use the auto-forward and view-only queue access functions.
If DCOM is enabled on your machine, you must give the IPEADMIN user Access Permissions and Launch Permissions. And if you are running Windows 2000, you must also give the IPEADMIN user Configuration Permissions (see the note above about the IPEADMIN user).
You may have DCOM enabled without having explicitly set it. For example, Microsoft Web Server enables it as part of its setup.
To Check if DCOM is Enabled
The way in which you check to see if DCOM is enabled depends on which operating system you are using. See the following subsections:
Windows 2000
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Click the Start button, then select Run.
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Enter dcomcnfg and press OK. This runs the DCOM Configuration Utility.
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Click the Default Properties tab.
If the check box labelled Enable Distributed COM on this computer is selected, DCOM is enabled and you must complete the steps in Adding Permissions for the IPEADMIN User, Windows 2000. Otherwise, DCOM is not enabled — no further action is required.
Windows Server 2003 and XP
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Click the Start button, then select Run.
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Enter dcomcnfg and press OK. This runs the DCOM Configuration Utility.
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Right click on My Computer, then select Properties. The My Computer Properties dialog is displayed.
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Click the Default Properties tab.
If the check box labelled Enable Distributed COM on this computer is selected, DCOM is enabled and you must complete the steps in Adding Permissions for the IPEADMIN User, Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP. Otherwise, DCOM is not enabled — no further action is required.
Adding Permissions for the IPEADMIN User
The way in which you add permissions for the IPEADMIN user depends on which operating system you are using. See the following subsections.
Windows 2000
Perform the following steps to give the IPEADMIN user access, launch, and configuration permissions when using Windows 2000:
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Click Show Users.
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In the Type of Access list box, choose Allow Access and click OK to return to the Registry Value Permissions dialog.
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Click OK to return to the Distributed DCOM Configuration Properties dialog.
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Click Show Users.
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In the Type of Access list box, choose Allow Launch and click OK to return to the Registry Value Permissions dialog.
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Click OK to return to the Distributed DCOM Configuration Properties dialog.
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Click Show Users.
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Click OK three times to exit the DCOM configuration properties program.
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If the System and Interactive users do not have access permissions, you may see problems such as hyperlinks not working, some drag-and-drop operations not working properly, the Windows Explorer Search function being inoperative, etc.
To prevent these problems from occurring, after adding access permissions for the IPEADMIN user, you will need to add access permissions back in for the System and Interactive users. To do this, follow these steps:
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Click Start.
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Click Run and type: dcomcnfg
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Click the Default Security tab.
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Click Add.
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Click OK three times to exit from the dcomcnfg utility.
For your settings to be updated, you must log off and then log back on to the system.
For more information about this Windows 2000 problem described in step 5, see:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q274/6/96.ASP
Windows Server 2003
Perform the following steps to give the IPEADMIN user access and launch permissions when using Windows Server 2003:
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In the Access Permissions frame, click Edit Default, then click Add.
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Click the Advanced button.
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Click the Find Now button.
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From the Select Users or Groups dialog, click OK. The IPEADMIN user will now appear in the list of users with access permissions.
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Click OK to return to the My Computer Properties dialog.
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In the Launch Permissions frame, click Edit Default, then click Add.
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Click the Advanced button.
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Click the Find Now button.
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From the Select Users or Groups dialog, click OK. The IPEADMIN user will now appear in the list of users with launch permissions.
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Click OK to return to the My Computer Properties dialog.
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Click OK to return to the Component Services dialog.
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Windows XP
Perform the following steps to give the IPEADMIN user access and launch permissions when using Windows XP:
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Click the Advanced button.
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Click the Find Now button.
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From the Select Users, Computers, or Groups dialog, click OK. The IPEADMIN user will now appear in the list of users with access permissions.
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Click OK to return to the My Computer Properties dialog.
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Click the Advanced button.
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Click the Find Now button.
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From the Select Users or Groups dialog, click OK. The IPEADMIN user’s name will now appear in the list of users with launch permissions.
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Click OK to return to the My Computer Properties dialog.
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Click OK to return to the Component Services dialog.
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