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Step 3. Configure the SNA Client

To configure the IBM Communications Server for Windows NT SNA Client, at the client workstation click on the Start button, then select Programs->IBM Communications Server SNA Client->Configuration. The Configuration File (*.ini) - CS/NT SNA Client Configuration window appears.

To configure the client workstation, you need to configure the following options:

After each step, you return to the CS/NT SNA Client Configuration window.

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Configure Global Data

To configure the global data:

  1. In the Configuration options field, select Configure Global Data, then click on the New button. The Define Global Data window appears.

  2. In the User name field, type in the name (22) from the worksheet (CSNTUS1). This is the user name that was defined in "Step 2. Create a User Name on the Communications Server for Windows NT Server".

  3. In the Password and Confirm Password fields, type in the password (23) that was defined in "Step 2. Create a User Name on the Communications Server for Windows NT Server".

  4. Click on OK.

Configure APPC Server List

To configure the APPC Server list:

  1. In the Configuration options field, select Configure APPC Server List, then click on the New button. The Define APPC Server list window appears.

  2. Type in the IP address (24) of the server (123.123.123.123).

  3. Click on OK.

Configure CPI-C Side Information

To configure the CPI-C side information:

  1. In the Configuration options field, select Configure CPI-C side information, then click on the New button. The Define CPI-C side information window appears.

  2. In the Symbolic destination name field, type in the name (16) from the worksheet (DB2CPIC).

  3. In the Local LU alias field, type in the name (12) from the worksheet (NYX1GW01).
    Note:Ensure that this Transaction Program has a check mark in the For SNA API Client use check box.

  4. In the Mode name field, type in the name (15) from the worksheet (IBMRDB).

  5. In the TP name field, type in the name (17) from the worksheet (DB2DRDA).

  6. In the Partner LU name field, type in the network ID (3) and the partner LU name (2) from the worksheet (SPIFNET.NYM2DB2), or type in the Partner LU alias.

  7. Click on OK.

Configure Transaction Programs

To configure a transaction program:

  1. In the Configuration options field, select Configure Transaction Programs, then click on the New button. The Define a Transaction Program window appears.

  2. In the Transaction Program field, type in the name (17) from the worksheet (DB2DRDA).

  3. In the Local LU alias field, type in (12) from the worksheet (NYX1GW01).

  4. If the Transaction Program you specified is a service TP, ensure that there is a check mark in the Service TP check box. The example TP DB2DRDA is not a service TP.

  5. Ensure that there is no check mark in the Attach Manager started check box.

  6. Click on OK.

Save the Configuration

To save the configuration:

  1. From the File button on the menu bar, select Save As. The Save As window appears.

  2. Type in a file name, then click on Save.

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