These topics explain how to define connection credentials
and create system connections. You can find additional information
about system connections in the Tasks section in this help.
Defining connection credentials
When you connect to a system your credentials, that is
your user ID and password or pass phrase, are sent to the system for
authentication. When you have defined a credential you can use it
on all systems that share the credential without reentering the details
every time. You must have at least one credential before you can connect
to a system.
Configuring an FTP system connection
You must have an FTP or z/OSMF connection to use the views
in the z/OS perspective. By default, the FTP connection uses the secure
forms of the protocols, FTP over TLS. If the secure connection is
not successful, the connection is reattempted without security.
Configuring a system connection
Before you can view any information, you must establish
a connection with your host system by providing details about the
system connection, the system location, and authentication requirements.
By default, connections attempt to use the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
protocol. If the SSL connection is not successful, the connection
is retried without SSL.
Configuring a z/OSMF system connection
The z/OS Management Facility (z/OSMF) is a product for
z/OS that provides support for a modern, Web-based management console
for z/OS, and extends the functionality of the z/OS® Explorer.
You must have a z/OSMF connection to use the features of z/OSMF. When
you define a z/OSMF system, z/OS Explorer attempts
to create an FTP connection at the same time. z/OS Explorer then
chooses the connection that is most suitable for the task you are
performing.