Beginner's Session

Configuring Data Service

Creating a Data Service

Creation of caGrid Data Services is made easy using the Introduce Grid Service Development Toolkit in conjunction with a set of specialized extension components. Initial creation of the service is a simple process to begin:

Launch the Introduce Grid Service Authoring Toolkit

In a system terminal execute the following commands to launch Introduce

 %> cd %CAGRID_LOCATION%

 %> ant introduce

Create the Service Skeleton

1. Select Create caBIG Service from the toolbar at the top of the Introduce portal, or select Tools -> Create caBIG Service from the menu. The Create caBIG Grid Service screen will appear.
2. Choose a directory in which to place the generated service. This tutorial will use "C:\CaGridTutorialService".
3. Type in the Service Name. This tutorial will use "CaGridTutorialService".
4. Choose a Package Name. This tutorial will use "gov.nih.nci.cagrid.tutorial".
5. Choose a Namespace. This tutorial will use "http://tutorial.cagrid.nci.nih.gov/CaGridTutorialService".
   • NOTE: The service creation dialog will attempt to guess this for you from your package and service names.
6. Select the Data Service radio button from the Customize Service section.
7. Click the Create button located at the bottom of the creation screen.

Beginner's Session

Configuring Data Service