Configuring the remote server connection

Create a new entry in the MDM Workbench Servers view to connect to the remote application server.

Procedure

  1. Open the MDM Workbench on your local machine.
  2. Open the Servers view.
  3. Right-click in the Servers view and choose New > Server.
    The Define a New Server dialog opens.
  4. Select the server type and version, such as IBM > WebSphere Application Server v8.5.5.2.
  5. Enter the host name of your remote server.
  6. Type the server name.
  7. Select the server runtime environment and click Next.
  8. Select Manually provide connection settings (always selected for remote servers) and configure the connection settings with the correct port numbers.
    You must select at least one connection type and ensure that the correct port is specified.
  9. Select Security is enabled on this server, then provide the user ID and password.
  10. Type the application server name.
  11. Click Test Connection to confirm that all of your connection settings are accurate, then click Finish.