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Configure Distributed Order Management (DOM) integration with the external OMS simulator
You can configure the DOM integration feature to integrate with a DOM system by integrating with the external OMS simulator. The external OMS simulator serves as a placeholder for a functional DOM system, where generic inventory levels are generated and used to integrate into the storefront stock availability features.
Before you begin
Ensure that you have completed the following prerequisites:
- Install the following applications:
- Install the external OMS simulator
The external OMS simulator is installed as an enterprise application and tested using a Web services client. It is used to simulate the behavior of a DOM system, where generic inventory levels are generated and used in the storefront to display stock availability.
- Configure the external OMS simulator mediation module on WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus
The external OMS simulator mediation module is configured to communicate with WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus (WESB).
- Configure the external OMS simulator mediation module on WebSphere Integration Developer
The external OMS simulator mediation module is configured to communicate with WebSphere Integration Developer (WID).
- Configure the DOM integration feature
The DOM integration feature is configured and the store is updated to use an external system for inventory and order processing.