Installing a Boomi Molecule: A Step-by-Step Guide

Boomi Molecules are potent additions to your Dell Boomi integration platform. They distribute your integration workload, providing scalability, high availability, and load balancing. If you’re ready to enhance your Boomi setup, let’s dive into how to install a Molecule.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure you have the following ready:

• Boomi Account: You’ll need an active Dell Boomi account with the appropriate licensing to manage Molecules.
• Server: A dedicated server (physical or virtual) meeting Boomi’s system requirements. Check the official documentation for the latest specifications.
• Shared Directory: A network-accessible shared directory to store process files and execution data.
• Java Runtime Environment (JRE): Molecules require a JRE (version 7 or later).

Steps

1. Download the Molecule Installer
   • Log in to your Boomi account.
   • Navigate to the “Atom Management” section.
   • Click “Molecules” and download the appropriate installer for your server’s operating system (Windows or Linux).
2. Prepare the Shared Directory
   • Create a shared directory on your network that the Molecule server can access.
   • Configure the necessary read/write permissions.
3. Install the Initial Molecule Node
   • Windows: Run the downloaded installer. Follow the on-screen prompts, providing the shared directory path when asked.
   • Linux: Execute the installer from the command line. Use appropriate options to specify the installation directory and shared directory path.
4. Set up the Molecule Service
   • Windows: The Molecule will be installed as a Windows service. You might need to configure service startup and credentials.
   • Linux: For instructions on setting up the Molecule as a system service on your Linux distribution, refer to Boomi’s documentation.
5. Verify the Installation
   • The newly installed Molecule node should be listed in your Boomi account’s “Atom Management” section.

Adding Additional Nodes

To expand your Molecule cluster, follow steps 3 and 4 to install more nodes, pointing them to the same shared directory.

Important Considerations

• Load Balancing: Configure load balancing as needed within your Boomi account settings.
• Network: Ensure reliable connectivity between your Molecule nodes and the Boomi platform.
• Monitoring: Monitor the health and performance of your Molecule cluster.

Beyond the Basics

• High Availability: For mission-critical integrations, explore advanced Molecule configurations to achieve accurate high availability and fault tolerance.
• Security: Implement appropriate security measures to protect your shared directory and the communication between your Molecule nodes.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed a Boomi Molecule, taking your integration capabilities to the next level.