Using the server configuration utility

The server configuration utility prompts you for information that enables connectivity between the system administration client and a remote database. The utility copies the values you enter about the remote database (such as the database name, schema name, and so on) to the database connection parameter file. The database connection parameter file stores the connection parameters that the system administration client needs to connect to the remote database.

You can use the server configuration utility to connect to remote databases.

Instructions for starting the server configuration utility vary by operating system. Once you have started the utility, however, the fields are the same on all operating systems.

You can use the server configuration utility to view existing connections. Click View Connection Information to see information on all remote servers configured for use with the system administration client.

After you have added remote database connections with the server configuration utility, you will be able to connect to those servers from the system administration client. The system will automatically catalog the remote database on the first connection.