An adapter connection enables Integration Server to connect to the SOPERA infrastructure at run time. You must configure an adapter connection before you can create adapter services or notifications. You create one or more connections at design time to use in integrations. The number of connections you create depends on your integration needs. You configure connections using Integration Server Administrator. You must have webMethods administrator privileges to access the administrative screens of the adapter. For instructions on configuring, viewing, editing, enabling, and disabling SOPERA Adapter connections, see Adapter Connections. For information about setting user privileges, see the webMethods Integration Server Administrator’s Guide for your release. For a list of tasks that you must do before you can create your connections, see Before Configuring or Managing Adapter Connections.