Creating Server Configuration File

About Creating Server Configuration File

You might need to create a server configuration file for specific database.

You will not be able to create a new configuration file if you do not disconnect from the database. To disconnect from the database, see Disconnecting From Database.

How to Create Server Configuration File

This task explains how to create the server configuration file.

  1. In the CES Administration Desktop window, click Work Offline.

    The CES Administration Desktop window with the Connect tab appears.

  2. From the menu bar, select Options > Settings.

    The Settings window appears.

  3. Click Edit.

    The Edit Database Config window appears.

  4. On the database toolbar, click the Create New Database Entry button .

    The New Database label is highlighted.

  5. In the Edit Entry table, type the information.
     

    This table explains the fields and the information you need type in the Edit Entry table:

    Fields Description

    Label

    This field provides a unique name so that you can distinguish this database from other databases. Type the database name in this field.

    DBLabel

    The database name as defined in the database server. The value for this field is case sensitive. Type the database name.

    Server Host

    The machine name or the IP address (for example 99.999.9.99) on which the application server is listening. Type the machine name or the IP address.

    Server Port

    The port number of the machine on which the application server is running. Type the port number.

    Server Protocol

    In the list, select the server protocol (for example, t3 or iiop).

    Image Server Host

    The machine name or the IP address (for example, 99.999.9.99) on which the image server is running. Type the machine name or the IP address.

    Image Server Port

    The port number of the machine on which the image server is running. Type the port number of the machine.

    Image Server Protocol

    In the list, select the image server protocol (for example, t3 or iiop).

    J2EE Server

    Click in the value field. A list appears. From the list, select the version of J2EE server.

    Initial Timeout

    Type the time (in seconds) for the database connection to be timed out automatically.  For example, if the initial timeout is set to 15, the CES Administration Desktop client will try for 15 seconds to connect to the selected database, and if it fails, an error message appears.

  6. In the Edit Database Config window, click Save.
     

    OR

    Click Save As to save the server configuration file in a directory of your choice.

    You are prompted to confirm the entries made.

    • The entries made to create a server configuration file are saved, and the Settings window appears.

    • To add another database, repeat steps 3 and 4.

  7. In the Settings window, click OK.

    The Connect tab appears listing the database available in the server
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    This table explains the buttons displayed in the Edit Database Config window:
     

    Button Tool tip Description

    Create a new database entry

    Click this to create a new database entry.

    Duplicate database entry

    Click this to create a duplicate database entry for an existing database entry.

    Delete database entry

    Click this to delete a database entry in the Available Databases list.

    Restore deleted entry

    Click this to restore a deleted database entry. This option is unavailable after you have confirmed the deletion.

    Move up

    Click this to move up the selected database entry in the Available Databases list. This option is unavailable to move first entry in the list.

    Move down

    Click this to move down the selected database entry in the Available Databases list. This option is unavailable to move the last entry in the list.

    None

    Click this to start the Select Configuration File dialog box, and to select the .cfg file.

    None

    Click this to confirm the entries made in the Edit Entry table.

    None

    Click this to save the server configuration file in a directory of your choice.

    None

    Click this to end the task without saving. The last accessed window is restored.

If you have several databases listed in your file, you can change the order in which they are displayed. To change the order, select a database in the database in the Edit Database Config window, and then click the Move Up button or the Move Down button in the database toolbar to move the database label up or down in the list.