AS2 (Bridge data service)

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To use the AS2 (bridge data service), create a special AS2 channel on the Lobster Data Platform and then apply the parameters of this channel to the bridge configuration.

You can then transfer files from the bridge to the Lobster Data Platform. The bridge automatically generates AS2 messages for this purpose. Use a profile with an AS2 input agent that uses the dedicated AS2 channel to receive these files.

You can also transfer files from the Lobster Data Platform to the bridge. To do this, use a profile with an AS2 response path that uses the dedicated AS2 channel to send these files.

Endpoints

  • Bridge endpoint: https://<Ihre Bridge>/BusinessConnector/AS2Retrieve

  • Platform endpoint: https://<Ihr Lobster Data Platform Integration Server>/partner/AS2Retrieve

  • Platform endpoint via DMZ: https://<Ihr DMZ-Server>/partner/AS2Retrieve

AS2 channel configuration on the Lobster Data Platform

Create a new AS2 channel on the Lobster Data Platform under Administration → Partners → Partners/Channels and set the following parameters.

  • Select Lobster Bridge: Select your bridge. This sets the Partner address and the certificates.

  • Own ID: This value must match the Partner ID on the bridge.

  • Further AS2 settings: Select Send signed, Send encrypted, Receive signed, and Receive encrypted..

  • Partner ID: This value must match the Local AS2 ID on the bridge.

  • Partner address: Enter the AS2 endpoint for the bridge: https://<Your Bridge>/BusinessConnector/AS2Retrieve.

AS2-Kanal-Konfiguration auf der Lobster Data Platform

AS2-Kanal-Parameter auf der Lobster Data Platform

AS2 channel configuration on the bridge

On the bridge, navigate to Administration → AS2 Configuration → Partner Channel.

AS2-Kanal-Konfiguration auf der Bridge

  • Local AS2 ID: This value must match the Partner ID of the AS2 channel on the Lobster Data Platform.

  • Partner ID: This value must match the Own ID of the AS2 channel on the Lobster Data Platform.

  • Partner address: Enter the AS2 endpoint for the Lobster Data Platform.

Depending on your infrastructure, use one of the following endpoints:

  • https://<Ihr Lobster Data Platform Integration Server>/partner/AS2Retrieve

  • https://<Ihr DMZ-Server>/partner/AS2Retrieve

AS2 file routing on the bridge

On the bridge, navigate to Administration → AS2 Configuration → File Routing

You can control monitored folders for outbound pickup and inbound forwarding using an XML configuration file. Manage these settings using the Smart Editor with its guided default settings. Alternatively, you can use the Expert Editor and edit the XML file directly.

AS2-Datei-Routing auf der Bridge

Outbound file settings

Parameter

Requirement

Default

Description

Backup folder

Yes

Path to the backup folder.

Backup

No

false

If you enable this setting, the system will create a backup before deleting the files.

Folder

Yes

Path to the folder that the system monitors for files.

Interval

No

5

Scan interval (in minutes) for the folder to send files. Minimum: 1.

MIME type

Yes

MIME type for the content of the AS2 message.

Retain days

No

0

Retention period for backup files in days. 0 means no cleanup.

Subject

No

Subject of the AS2 message. You can use the placeholder @file@ for the file name.

Recursive

No

false

If you enable this setting, the system will include subfolders in the scan.

Extension

No

File extension filter, for example .pdf. The value empty includes all files. This parameter requires recursive scanning.

Exclude

No

Name of the folder that the system excludes during recursive scanning.

Inbound file settings

Parameter

Requirement

Default

Description

Fallback folder

Yes

Directory path for files that do not match any rule.

Folder

Yes

Destination directory for the relevant files.

MIME type

No

MIME type of the files in this folder.

Pattern

No

File name patterns for comparison.
* = any number of characters.
? = exactly one character.
All other characters must match exactly.      

Subject

No

AS2 subject line templates for comparison.

Path

No

Specifies how the system determines the file path.
No subject path: The system saves files in the default folder without using the subject of the AS2 message.
Use subject as path: The system saves files using the path specified in the subject line.    

Enable and disable the AS2 connector

On the bridge, navigate to Administration → Application Settings → AS2 Configuration

Use the Stop sending & receiving or Activate sending & receiving button.

AS2-Konnektor aktivieren oder deaktivieren

When does a message appear under 'Unresolved'?

A message appears under Unresolved, when:

  • No profile was found for processing.

  • The signature check was successful.

  • The message was successfully decrypted.

A message does not appear under Unresolved when:

  • The signature check was unsuccessful.

  • The message could not be decrypted.