The Service Manager validates application service processes when they start. The Service Manager validates the following information for each service process:
Product version. Verifies that you are running the appropriate version of the Informatica services.
Platform. Verifies that the Informatica services are running on a licensed operating system.
Expiration date. Verifies that the license is not expired. If the license expires, no application service assigned to the license can start. You must assign a valid license to the Informatica services to start them.
PowerCenter options. Determines the options that the Informatica services have permission to use. For example, the Service Manager verifies if the PowerCenter Integration Service can use the Session on Grid option.
Connectivity. Verifies connections that the Informatica services have permission to use. For example, the Service Manager verifies that PowerCenter can connect to a IBM DB2 database.
Metadata Exchange options. Determines the Metadata Exchange options that are available for use. For example, the Service Manager verifies that you have access to the Metadata Exchange for Business Objects Designer.