Deploying Data Service Resources via a GUI

To deploy a data service resource:

1. Run the following command from within the OGSA-DAI WSRF binary distribution directory:

   $ ant guiDeployResource
   

2. A GUI will then appear. You have the option to:
   1. Create a data service resource file for a data service resource and deploy the resource. If you select this option and press Next then:
      1. You can select your data resource type and, if applicable, database product, from those offered.
      2. When you are happy with your selection, press Next.
   2. Load a previously saved data service resource file, edit its properties and deploy the resource. If you select this option and press Next then:
      1. You can select your data service resource file by pressing the Select... button.
      2. When you are happy with the Path press Next.

• You can now provide the information about the data service resource and the data resource it exposes.

• For relational and XML-based resources this includes:
  • Data Resource URI - data resource URI (required). This must be compatible with the driver class specified next.
  • Data Resource Driver Class - data resource driver class name. This is optional only if you selected a Files and directories product on the previous window.
  • Vendor - data resource product vendor (optional).
  • Version - data resource product version (optional).
  • Database access credential - Grid certificate credentials of a user permitted to access the data resource. If omitted then any user will be allowed access.
  • Database user ID - data resource user name. Optional only if there is no user name required for a database.
  • Database password - corresponding data resource password. Optional if there is no user name required, or if the password is null.
  • Data Service Resource ID - name for the data service resource (required).
• For file-based resources this includes:
  • Directory location - base directory of the file resource (required).
  • Data Service Resource ID - name for the data service resource (required).
• For multi resources this includes:
  • Service One URL - for multi resources only, the URL of a service exposing the first of the aggregated relational resources.
  • Resource One - for multi resources only, the ID of the first of the aggregated relational resources.
  • Resource One Description - for multi resources only, a description of the first of the aggregated relational resources (optional).
  • Service Two URL - for multi resources only, the URL of a service exposing the second of the aggregated relational resources.
  • Resource Two - for multi resources only, the ID of the second of the aggregated relational resources.
  • Resource Two Description - for multi resources only, a description of the second of the aggregated relational resources (optional).

• When you are happy with your values, press Next.
• For relational and XML-based data service resources you will be asked to select or change the current selection of the JARs that implement your database driver.

1. Using the file browser on the left select a JAR file. Press Add to add it to the list of current driver JARs on the right.
2. If you make a mistake or if some of the JARs are no longer valid or required then select the JAR on the right and press Remove to remove it from the list.
3. When you are happy with your selections, press Next.

• You should now enter a file name in which to save the information you have provided. These will be saved in a new data service resource file. Press the Select... button, enter a new file name in the File name field then press Select
• When you are happy with the Path press Next.
• You can now select your Web services container by pressing the Select... button.
• When you are happy with the Path press Next.
• You will now be requested to press Next so that the tool can deploy the data service resource.

• If any problems occur then the tool will notify you of these.

• When the deployment has completed a completion window will be displayed. Press Finish to exit the tool.