Kernel access definitions specify how other Kernels and clients can access this Kernel definition. Ordinarily, these are specified when the Kernel is defined, but you can add additional Kernel access definitions later, as needed.
Kernel access definitions are stored as access entries in the Kernel configuration file, along with its other access and connection definitions as well as all of its parameters. The Kernel configuration file is located in the directory wherever you installed Entire Net-Work Server and has a name in the format name.KERNEL, where name is the name you assigned the Kernel definition when you added it.
This document describes how to maintain Kernel access definitions. It covers the following topics:
To review and list the access definitions of a Kernel:
Make sure you have accessed the System Management Hub.
Select the name of the managed host on which Entire Net-Work Server is installed.
Expand the tree-view frame for the managed host by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its name.
Select "Entire Net-Work Server" in the tree-view under the managed host.
The Entire Net-Work Server administration area of the System Management Hub becomes available to you.
Expand Servers in tree-view, by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
The list of installed servers appears.
Expand the name of the server in the server list in tree-view, by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
A list of Kernels defined to the server appears.
In tree-view, expand the name of the Kernel for which you want to review access definitions by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
The access and connection definition categories are listed beneath the Kernel name in tree-view.
The Kernel access definitions are listed under the category names E-Business Access, E-Business Client Access and Classic Net-Work Access.
Category | Description |
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E-Business Access |
Lists the e-business (SSL and non-SSL) Kernel access definitions specified for the Kernel. |
E-Business Client Access |
Lists the e-business (SSL and non-SSL) client access definitions specified for the Kernel. |
Classic Net-Work Access |
Lists the classic access definitions specified for the Kernel. Classic access provides access with an Entire Net-Work 2 for Open Systems node, an Entire Net-Work 3 for OpenVMS node or with an Entire Net-Work 6 (mainframe) node that does not have the Simple Connection Line Driver installed. |
System Management Hub Access |
Lists the System Management Hub (SMH) access definition, which uses a dynamic port number. Ordinarily, this should not be changed. |
To add access definitions to a Kernel:
Make sure you have accessed the System Management Hub.
Select the name of the managed host on which Entire Net-Work Server is installed.
Expand the tree-view frame for the managed host by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its name.
Select "Entire Net-Work Server" in the tree-view under the managed host.
The Entire Net-Work Server administration area of the System Management Hub becomes available to you.
Expand Servers in tree-view, by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
The list of installed servers appears.
Expand the name of the server in the server list in tree-view, by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
A list of Kernels defined to the server appears.
In tree-view, right-click on the name of the Kernel to which you want to add access definitions and select the
command from the resulting drop-down menu.The Add Kernel Access panel appears in detail-view.
Fill in the fields on this panel, as described in the following table:
Field | Description | Required? |
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E-Business Access parameters |
Select e-business access if you want to add an e-business Kernel access definition.
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If e-business server access is required, the E-Business Access checkbox must be checked. No other parameters are required. |
E-Business SSL Access parameters |
Select e-business SSL access if you to add an e-business Kernel access definition that uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
For assistance in setting up SSL support in Entire Net-Work, read Using the SSL Toolkit in the Encryption for Entire Net-Work User Guide, available from your Software AG support representative. Note: |
If e-business server SSL access is required, the E-Business SSL Access checkbox must be checked. No other parameters are required. |
E-Business Client Access parameters |
Select e-business client access if you want to add an e-business client access definition.
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If e-business Entire Net-Work Client access is required, the E-Business Client Access checkbox must be checked. No other parameters are required. |
E-Business SSL Client Access parameters |
Select e-business client SSL access if you want to set up an e-business client access definition that uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
For assistance in setting up SSL support in Entire Net-Work, read Using the SSL Toolkit in the Encryption for Entire Net-Work User Guide, available from your Software AG support representative. Note: |
If e-business Entire Net-Work Client SSL access is required, the E-Business SSL Client Access checkbox must be checked. No other parameters are required. |
Classic Access parameters |
Select classic access if you want to add an access definition for classic Entire Net-Work nodes. Classic access provides access with an Entire Net-Work 2 for open systems node, an Entire Net-Work 3 for OpenVMS node or with an Entire Net-Work 6 (mainframe) node that does not have the Simple Connection Line Driver installed. The classic access parameters include parameters that indicate whether this Kernel supports communication with access to Entire Net-Work Version 2 (classic) systems and, if so, the port number, node ID, and additional parameters that should be used for classic Entire Net-Work access.
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If classic Entire Net-Work access is required, the Classic Access checkbox must be checked and a port number and node ID must be specified. No additional parameters are required. |
Click
.The Kernel access definitions are added to the Kernel configuration file. These definitions only become available to the Kernel after it is restarted.
To modify access definitions of a Kernel:
Make sure you have accessed the System Management Hub.
Select the name of the managed host on which Entire Net-Work Server is installed.
Expand the tree-view frame for the managed host by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its name.
Select "Entire Net-Work Server" in the tree-view under the managed host.
The Entire Net-Work Server administration area of the System Management Hub becomes available to you.
Expand Servers in tree-view, by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
The list of installed servers appears.
Expand the name of the server in the server list in tree-view, by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
A list of Kernels defined to the server appears.
Expand the name of the Kernel containing the access definition you want to modify by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
The access and connection definition categories are listed beneath the Kernel name in tree-view.
The access definitions are listed under the category names E-Business Access, E-Business Client Access, and Classic Net-Work Access.
Expand the category name containing the access definition you want to modify.
The access definitions in that category are listed in tree-view.
Right-click on the access definition you want to modify and select
from the resulting drop-down menu.A modification panel appears in detail-view, allowing you to modify the entry. For complete information about access definition parameters, read Adding Access Definitions
When all updates have been made, click
.The Kernel access definitions are modified to the Kernel configuration file. Updates to the definitions only become available to the Kernel after it is restarted.
To delete an access definition of a Kernel:
Make sure you have accessed the System Management Hub.
Select the name of the managed host on which Entire Net-Work Server is installed.
Expand the tree-view frame for the managed host by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its name.
Select "Entire Net-Work Server" in the tree-view under the managed host.
The Entire Net-Work Server administration area of the System Management Hub becomes available to you.
Expand Servers in tree-view, by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
The list of installed servers appears.
Expand the name of the server in the server list in tree-view, by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
A list of Kernels defined to the server appears.
Expand the name of the Kernel containing the access definition you want to delete by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
The access and connection definition categories are listed beneath the Kernel name in tree-view.
The access definitions are listed under the category names E-Business Access, E-Business Client Access, and Classic Net-Work Access.
Expand the category name containing the access definition you want to delete.
The access definitions in that category are listed in tree-view.
Right-click on the access definition you want to delete and select
from the resulting drop-down menu.A panel appears in detail-view verifying that you want to delete the access definition (entry) from the Kernel definition.
Click
to confirm the deletion.The Kernel access definition is deleted from the Kernel configuration file. Updates to the definitions only become available to the Kernel after it is restarted.