Configure the Logon User for the IMS Integration Hub Service

Use this activity to configure the logon user for the IMS Integration Hub Service. This is required if the IMS Integration Hub Service is run as a service (rather than in console mode).

The IMS Integration Hub Service must be stopped before making changes to its configuration. The IMS Integration Hub application can only be used in read-only mode when the IMS Integration Hub Service is running.

The IMS Integration Hub application does not need to be running for the IMS Integration Hub Service to work.

The following table summarises the security configuration required for the IMS Integration Hub Service. The configuration depends on the combination of the IMS Integration Hub Service logon user and the IMS Integration Hub database authentication.

IMS Integration Hub Database Authentication

Integrated Security

Basic Authentication (User Name and Password)

IMS Integration Hub Service logon user

Local system account (typically NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM)

Add NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM as an IMS Integration Hub database user in the DBMS.

No additional configuration is required.

Named user account (eg MyDomain\MMUser)

Add MyDomain\MMUser as an IMS Integration Hub database user in the DBMS.

No additional configuration is required.

Activity Steps

  1. Open the Windows Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Administrative Tools.
  3. Double-click Services.

    The Services screen opens.

  4. Right-click the IMS Integration Hub Service and select Properties from the menu.

    The Properties window for the service opens.

  5. Select the Log On tab.
  6. To use the local system account:
    1. Select Local System account.
    2. If using integrated security for the database connection, add NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM as an IMS Integration Hub database user in the database management system.
  7. To use another account:
    1. Select This account.
    2. Enter or browse for the account name.
    3. Enter and confirm the password for the account.
    4. If using integrated security for the database connection, add the account as an IMS Integration Hub database user in the database management system.

      Important: The local system account is typically called NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. Using an account other than the local system account is the more secure option.

  8. Click OK.

    The Properties window for the service closes.

  9. Close the Services screen.
  10. Close the Control Panel.