Kofax Business Interaction Server - Manual (Page 5)

Kofax Business Interaction Server Component Installation Guide 1
Overview
Introduction
This installation guide provides an overview of the Kofax Business Interaction Server
components and how they work together, and installation instructions for each
component. This information will help you plan your installation and understand
how to set up the system to meet your needs.
In addition to this guide, there are several configuration guides and Help that provide
the information you need after the components are installed.
Product Overview
With Kofax Business Interaction Server, you can respond to customer documents
(orders, invoices, etc.) released into Ascent Capture or being validated in the Ascent
Xtrata Pro Validation module. You can provide the customer with a confirmation or
notification email or fax, described below.
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A Confirmation is an email or fax message to a customer with informational
content, such as when an order is received. A confirmation is triggered when an
Ascent Capture batch is released.
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A Notification is an email or fax message requiring some action on the
customer’s part, such as to provide missing data that is required before an order
can be processed. A notification is triggered in the Ascent Xtrata Pro Validation
module when missing data or some other error is detected.
Introducing the Components
The product consists of two main parts: the Kofax Business Interaction Server and the
Ascent Capture Add-ins, each of which consists of several components as described
below. Towards the end of each description recommended installation plan
instructions are preceded by two asterisks **. A possible installation plan is illustrated
in Figure 1.
Kofax Business Interaction Server Components
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Business Interaction Server
The application server and components that run the workflows, apply the
correct templates, and send the confirmations and notifications to the customer.
**Install on a dedicated server.