When your system connections are defined, you can activate a connection by using Signon in the Explorer menu.
If the connection is successful, the connection name is displayed in the connection status bar, which is in the lower right corner of the workbench. The connection status icon is green for a non-SSL connection, or a padlock icon for an SSL connection.
If the connection is not successful, the connection name is displayed in the connection status bar, which is in the lower-right corner of the workbench. The connection status icon is red, indicating that the connection was not successful. An error message is displayed providing a reason for the failure. Check the values in the fields, correct any errors in the connection definition, and click Connect to test the corrections.