Content Server - Placement of ini files

to establish a connection using the java api, two initialization (ini) files are required cmbicmenv ini and cmbicmsrvs ini follow the steps below to correctly place and configure these files step 1 locate the initialization files find the ini files on the server the cmbicmenv ini and cmbicmsrvs ini files are typically located within the configuration directory of your existing content manager system verify the files ensure that you have the correct and most recent versions of these files to avoid any compatibility issues reach out to cm8 administrator to obtain the files step 2 place the files in the correct directory create the necessary directory structure if it doesn't already exist, create a directory named config/cm8 within your project's root or the appropriate configuration directory copy the files transfer the cmbicmenv ini and cmbicmsrvs ini files from the server to the config/cm8 directory this ensures that your application can easily access the necessary configuration details step 3 modify the cmbicmsrvs ini file open the cmbicmsrvs ini file use a text editor to open the cmbicmsrvs ini file located in the config/cm8 directory update the icmhostname property find the icmhostname property within the file and replace its value with the correct hostname or ip address of the content manager (cm8) server this step is crucial for establishing a successful connection to the server review other configurations while editing, take the time to review other properties in the file to ensure they match your environment’s specifications if necessary, consult your system administrator for the correct settings