Easy configuration
CS Linux is designed with configuration options and capabilities that
reduce configuration time and network complexity. For example:
- Motif Administration Program
- The easiest way to define and modify the CS Linux configuration is
to use the Motif administration program (xsnaadmin).
This program provides a graphical user interface from which you can view and
manage CS Linux resources. This program also simplifies configuration by
exposing only the fields whose values typically vary from one installation
to another, using default values for other fields.
The Motif administration program includes help screens that provide overview information for SNA and CS Linux, reference information for CS Linux dialogs, and guidance for performing specific tasks.
- Web Admin Program
- CS Linux also includes a Web Administration program, providing similar functions to the Motif administration program. The Web Admin package is a downloadable tool that is provided for managing and configuring CS Linux. You can download this from https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/web-administration-package.
- Dynamic Configuration in APPN Networks
- Configuring a node or network is also made easier through the APPN network's
dynamic configuration. For example, APPN end nodes and applications dynamically
register configuration data to support LU 6.2 sessions, thus making session
configuration optional. Further, by having the node control point act as the
default local LU, you can avoid LU 6.2 configuration altogether.
APPN also supports dynamic link station configuration in the absence of configured link stations.