Integrating a file server with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) allows you to automate the exchange of files between your applications and systems. Oracle Integration Cloud is a cloud-based integration platform that facilitates seamless communication and data flow between different applications, both cloud-based and on-premises.

To integrate a file server with Oracle Integration Cloud, you can follow these general steps:

1. Set up the File Server: First, ensure you have a file server in place that you want to integrate with Oracle Integration Cloud. This file server can be hosted on-premises or in the cloud, and it should be accessible through standard protocols like FTP, SFTP, or other supported protocols.

2. Create Connections in Oracle Integration Cloud: In Oracle Integration Cloud, you need to create connections that define the integration endpoints. You’ll need two connections: one for the file server and another for the target application or system that will consume the files.

   • For the file server, create a connection using the appropriate adapter (e.g., FTP Adapter or SFTP Adapter) and provide the necessary connection details like host, port, username, password, etc.

   • For the target application or system, create another connection using the relevant adapter or connectors available for the specific application you want to integrate with.

3. Define Integrations: After creating the connections, you can define the integrations in Oracle Integration Cloud. An integration typically consists of a trigger (a file-based trigger in this case) and one or more actions or transformations to be performed on the file.

   • Define a file-based trigger that listens for new files on the file server. The trigger can be set up to react to events like file creation, file updates, or periodic polling for new files.

   • Specify the actions or transformations you want to apply to the incoming files. For example, you may want to transform the file’s format, filter specific data, or route the file to different target systems based on its content.

4. Configure File Handling: Within the integration flow, configure how the files should be handled after processing. For instance, you can choose to archive the files on the file server, move them to another location, or delete them, depending on your use case.

5. Test and Deploy: Test the integration thoroughly to ensure it behaves as expected. Once you are satisfied with the results, deploy the integration in Oracle Integration Cloud to make it active and ready for production use.