Configuring and using CS Linux

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 SNA resources on the local node. You can also use other administration tools such as command-line administration, but the Motif program is recommended.

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. For each task (such as configuring the node) or type of communications (such as TN3270 or APPC), the program guides you in setting up the configuration of the required resources.

The Motif administration program enables you to set up all required parameters for standard CS Linux configurations. For advanced parameters, the Motif administration program supplies default values. You need to supply only the essential configuration information, which enables you to set up SNA communications quickly and easily.

You can also use the Motif administration program to manage the running CS Linux system. The administration program enables you to make and apply changes to the configuration while CS Linux is active, and provides easy access to status information for node resources.

The Motif administration program automatically displays status information for CS Linux resources. Most of this information is shown on the Node window (see Managing CS Linux with the Motif administration program). In addition, you can control certain resources - such as nodes and link stations - using the Start and Stop buttons on the Node window. Other resources are always started and stopped automatically, so there is no need to control them manually.

Note:
  1. You must be a member of the login group sna to define or modify resources for CS Linux.
  2. To use the Motif administration program, you must have an X-terminal.
  3. For more information about the Motif administration program's user interface, including the buttons and icons that appear in its windows, refer to the program's help screens or to IBM Communications Server for Data Center Deployment on Linux Administration Guide.
  4. The windows and dialogs in the Motif administration program may differ from those shown in this guide, depending on the choices you make on a particular dialog.

Alternatively there is a WebAdmin package, a separately downloadable tool, which provides a Web browser interface to manage, configure and query status information. This tool provides secure access so that the administrator can have read/write access or just read access to SNA information.

For information about other CS Linux administration tools, including command-line administration and NOF application programs, refer to IBM Communications Server for Data Center Deployment on Linux Administration Guide, IBM Communications Server for Data Center Deployment on Linux Administration Command Reference, or IBM Communications Server for Data Center Deployment on Linux NOF Programmer's Guide.