Add a New Server Connection

Before you start to capture system dumps and display the dump information, you need to connect to a server.

To add a new server connection

1. Select CA SymDump, Add Server.

   The New Server Definition dialog opens.

2. Type the details for the new server connection.

   The following field values are required to create a new server connection:

   • Name

     Specifies the name of the server connection. Valid values: upper and lowercase alphanumeric characters, special characters, and embedded spaces.

   • Host

     Specifies the z/OS host name assigned by your installation. This is the host name used for a TSO or CICS logon.

   • Port

     Specifies the TCP/IP port number of the server.

   • User ID

     Specifies your user ID for logging on to a z/OS system.

   • (Optional) Save Password

     Specifies whether you want to save your password. If you save your password, CA SymDump preloads the saved password into the Logon dialog whenever you are prompted to enter your user ID and password. If you do not save it, you will be prompted for your password whenever you log on to CA SymDump. Until the password is deliberately reset or a logon fails, you will be prompted for a user ID and password only when you first use a server. Check this box to save your password.

3. Click Finish.

   The new server is created and added to the list of servers in the Profiles view. The Profiles view shows the details of the new server.

   Note: Alternatively, you can click the Add Server toolbar icon or click the View toolbar icon on the Profiles view and select Add Server from the drop-down menu or click the Add Server toolbar icon on the Profiles view to add a new server.