This topic explains how to define and connect
to Common Services Library servers. Common Services Library servers provide
a gateway into select mainframe-based tools. You can define multiple Common Services Library servers to gain
access to tools running in various PLEXes, LPARs, and geographies.
About this task
You can connect to Common Services Library servers by using
the Common Services Library server
Navigation view.
Procedure
To connect to Common Services Library server:
- From the Navigation view, click
,
and then click Common Services Library Server.
- Enter the connection details:
Server Name
- The name of the Common Services Library server.
This is field is descriptive only. You can enter any name so long
as it is unique.
- Host Name
- The host name or IP address running the Common Services Library server.
- Host Port
- The TCP/IP port of the Common Services Library server.
- Connection Profile
- The Connection Profile is a predefined user name and password
combination. If you leave this field blank, the default connection
profile is used. To create a new connection profile or to change the
default connection profile: click the down-facing arrow on the Navigation
view, then click Preferences, and then click Connection
Profiles.
- Test connection
- Tests that the client was able to connect to the server.
If
the connection is unsuccessful, check for additional messages in the
Common Services Library console view.

Results
The new server appears in the
Common Services Library servers section
of the navigation. If you cannot see the
Common Services Library servers, you
may need to expand the
Common Services Library Servers section
of the navigation view.
