Adding a destination

Adding a destination is the third step in establishing a connection between the IBM Secure Gateway server and your on-premises data.

Add a destination to define the on-premises database that you will associate with your gateway.

Secure Gateway map with the cloud highlighted

Procedure

  1. Ensure that you installed and configured the IBM Secure Gateway Client.

    If you clicked Next after installing and configuring the Secure Gateway Client, the Add destination page appears.

  2. If you previously installed and configured the Secure Gateway Client and then exited the wizard, follow these steps:
    1. Click Manage > Secure Gateway.
    2. On the Secure Gateway list page, click your gateway.
    3. On the Destination list page, click the Add destination button Add destination icon.

    The Add destination page appears.

  3. Enter a name for your destination.
    Tip: Include the database type in the name.
  4. Enter the computer host name and port number for your database.
  5. Click Next.

    The destination is added and will appear on the destination list the next time you view it.

What to do next

Your next step is to specify valid destination databases that can be accessed by the Secure Gateway.