You can dynamically connect to or disconnect from any node for which a Kernel connection definition has been specified. This document covers the following topics:
To dynamically connect to a node specified in a connection
definition of a Kernel:
Make sure you have accessed the System Management Hub and that the Kernel is started. For complete information about starting Kernels, read Starting a Kernel.
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 Kernels in tree-view, by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
The list of started Kernels appears.
Note:
If the Kernel you need is not listed, it is not started. You
must start the Kernel before you can proceed with these instructions. Read
Starting a
Kernel for more information.
Expand Connections in tree-view, by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
The connection definitions for the Kernel are listed in Outgoing and Incoming categories in tree-view.
Locate the connection to which you wish to connect in either category.
Right-click the connection and select from the resulting drop-down menu.
A panel appears in detail-view verifying that you want to make the connection.
Click to make the connection.
The results of the connection attempt appear in detail-view, indicating whether or not the connection was successful.
To dynamically disconnect to a node specified in a connection
definition of a Kernel:
Make sure you have accessed the System Management Hub and that the Kernel is started. For complete information about starting Kernels, read Starting a Kernel.
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 Kernels in tree-view, by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
The list of started Kernels appears.
Note:
If the Kernel you need is not listed, it is not started. You
must start the Kernel before you can proceed with these instructions. Read
Starting a
Kernel for more information.
Expand Connections in tree-view, by clicking on the plus sign (+) to the left of its label.
The connection definitions for the Kernel are listed in Outgoing and Incoming categories in tree-view.
Locate the connection to which you wish to disconnect in either category.
Right-click the connection and select from the resulting drop-down menu.
A panel appears in detail-view verifying that you want to disconnect from the node.
Click to process the disconnection request.
The results of the disconnection attempt appear in detail-view, indicating whether or not the disconnection was successful.