Browsing systems

The IMS™ Connect Extensions Operations Console allows you to browse systems and view connection status using the Navigation view.

Procedure

Find the system you are interested in by expanding the items in the Navigation view.

  1. Click the icon next to the All Sources entry to see its contents. The IMS Connect category is displayed.
    Note: If you have the IBM® IMS Configuration Manager plug-in for z/OS® Explorer installed, IMS Connect is displayed between the IMS and IMSplex categories.
  2. Continue to expand the entries in the Navigation view until you find the system you are interested in.
    Figure 1. Navigating IMS Connect systems in IMS Connect Extensions Operations Console for z/OS Explorer
    Navigating IMS Connect systems.
  3. Double-click an entry to view additional details.

Results

Status icons may appear next to IMS Connect entries displayed in the Navigation view.
Green circle (Green circle)
A connection with the IMS Connect system has been established.
Red square (Red square)
IMS Connect Extensions could not connect to the IMS Connect system.

What to do next

Search for a particular IMS Connect system by typing search terms into the search list. A history of search terms can be accessed by clicking the arrow.