Adding or updating a server

Use to add a server or change information about a server.

Here are available options:

Server

Identifies the server in the navigator pane of the main window. You can use a nickname, the actual computer name or network name, or any other identifier that you want. By default, Content Manager OnDemand copies what you type to the Host Name field.

Host Name

The host name of the server. The host name can be a host name alias, fully-qualified host name, or IP address of the server. By default, the Host Name field contains the same value as the Server field.

Protocol

The method used to communicate with the server. Select from TCP/IP and Local.

Port

For a TCP/IP server, the TCP/IP port number that the server uses to communicate with the client. The default value, 0 (zero), means that the server communicates with the client by using the port number that is assigned to the Content Manager OnDemand TCP/IP service. If the Content Manager OnDemand service is not registered on the server, then the server uses port number 1445. If the Content Manager OnDemand service is not registered on the server and you plan to use a port number other than 1445, then you must specify a valid port number. The valid range is 0 to 65535.

Attempt Unified Logon

For servers that operate under Windows, a client that is also running under Windows attempts to log on to the server with the Windows logon account user name. If the system is configured for Unified Logon and the Windows logon account user name exists in the Content Manager OnDemand user table, then the logon is successful. Otherwise, Content Manager OnDemand opens the Logon to Server dialog box and the user must type a valid Content Manager OnDemand userid and password to continue. If the server you are adding or updating is not a Windows server, then you should clear the Attempt Unified Logon checkbox. See the Installation and Configuration Guide for more information about Unified Logon.

Use Secure Sockets Layer

If you use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), select the Use Secure Sockets Layer checkbox. SSL is a communication protocol for transmitting private documents via the Internet. Ensure that your server supports SSL before you select the Use Security Sockets Layer checkbox. If your server does not support SSL, SSL is not used even if you select this checkbox.

Directory

For a Local server, the directory in which the local database resides. The directory can identify a network drive, a local hard drive, or removable media, such as CD-ROM. Type the full path name of the directory in the space provided or click Browse to select a directory.

Operating System

For a Local server, the type of operating system parameters to be used on the local server. See Local Server Setup.

Database

For a Local server, the type of database parameters to be used on the Local server. See Local Server Setup.

Here are available commands:

Browse

For a Local server, allows you to specify the directory that the server uses to maintain its files.

Cancel

Close the Server dialog box and not save changes.

OK

Add or update the server and close the Server dialog box.

Help

Open the help for the Server dialog box.