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Using CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration for Windows NT

Using CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration for Windows NT


Note   The information in this chapter applies to Windows NT systems (SNA View) only.

This chapter provides information about using the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration application to configure SNA View on Windows NT systems.

This chapter includes the following main sections:

Starting CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration Application

This section describes how to start CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration application. You can start the application from the following locations:

Starting Configuration from the Start Menu

You can start the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration application from the Windows Start menu. To start the application from the Start menu, click Start > Programs > CiscoWorks Blue > Configuration.

Starting Configuration from the Taskbar Icons

You can start the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration application from the CiscoWorks Blue taskbar bridge icon, if CiscoWorks Blue SNA View is up and running. To start Configuration from the taskbar bridge icon, right click the icon, then select Configuration.

Starting Configuration from a System Prompt

You can start the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration application from \TargetDir\CSCOcb\bin, where TargetDir is the location in which CiscoWorks Blue SNA View was installed. To start the application from a system prompt, enter the following commands:

cd \TargetDir\CSCOcb\bin

cwb config

Using the Configuration Wizard

After installation, the first time you start CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration, the Configuration Wizard starts. Initially, the Configuration Wizard is used to configure CiscoWorks Blue SNA View. The Configuration Wizard guides you through configuring SNA Connections.

Use the Configuration window for the following information:

You can access the Configuration Wizard in the following two ways:

Configuring SNA Connection Information

Use the Configuration Wizard (CiscoWorks BLue SNA View Properties) window to configure SNA connections. To configure SNA View properties using the Configuration Wizard, use the following procedure:


Step 1   The Configuration Wizard Main window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-1.


Figure 4-1: Configuration Wizard Main Window


Step 2   To add a new SNA connection, click Add. The Configuration Wizard Add New Connection window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-6. From this window, you can set properties for the new SNA connection. For more information, see the "Using the Configuration Wizard to Add New Connections" section.

Step 3   To modify an existing SNA connection, select the connection in the SNA Connection list and click Edit. The Configuration Wizard Modify Connection window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-8. From this window, you can change properties for the selected SNA connection. For more information, see the "Using the Configuration Wizard to Modify Connections" section.

Step 4   Use the following information as needed:

Fields

The Configuration Wizard Main window has the following field:

Field Description

SNA Connection

Specify the SNA connection to be configured. Select a connection, then click the Edit, Delete, or Add button. See the description below.

Step 5   The following buttons are common to all the Configuration Wizard windows:

Buttons

Button Description

Cancel

Closes the window without modifying any properties.

<Back

Displays the previous window for this task.

Next>

Displays the next window for this task.

Help

Displays information about the window.



Step 6   When you are satisfied with the changes you have made, click Next>. The Configuration Wizard Protocol Checklist window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-2.


Figure 4-2: Configuration Wizard Protocol Checklist Window


Step 7   Select one or more of the following protocols for which you want to discover devices:

Fields

The Configuration Protocol Checklist window has the following fields:

Field Description

APPN

Select this box to discover APPN devices. This check box is selected by default.

DLSw

Select this box to discover DLSw devices. Remember to check RSRB/SRB if you also want to discover SRB rings. This check box is selected by default.

RSRB

Select this box to discover RSRB devices and SRB rings. This check box is selected by default.

Tn3270

Select this box to discover TN3270 devices. This check box is selected by default.

Step 8   When you are satisfied with your selections, click Next>. The Configuration Wizard DNS Search window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-3.

Use this window to specify whether DNS searches are to be performed. Device names may be known by fully qualified domain names or by abbreviated names. Enabling DNS searches guarantees that both types of names are matched on a device query and service request times.


Figure 4-3: Configuration Wizard DNS Search Window


Step 9   Select the DNS Search check box to perform DNS searches. This check box is unselected by default (no DNS searches).

Device names may be known by fully qualified domain names or by abbreviated names. Enable DNS lookup, by checking the box, to guarantee that both type of names are matched on a device query and service request times.

Step 10   When you are satisfied with your selection, click Next>. The Configuration Wizard TCP and UDP Port window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-4.

Use the Configuration Wizard TCP and UDP Port window to configure TCP and UDP ports.


Figure 4-4: Configuration Wizard TCP and UDP Port Window


Step 11   Modify the TCP and UDP port numbers as needed using the following information:

Fields

The Configuration Wizard TCP and UDP Port window has the following fields:

Field Description

Web Server TCP Port

Specifies the TCP port number to use for the Web server. The default port number is 80. If more than one web server is used, then use 8080 or another valid port.

Open Server TCP Port

Specifies the TCP port number to use for the open server gateway (Sybase). The default port number is 44541.

Name Server UDP Port

Specifies the UDP port number to use for the name server (CORBA). The default port number is 44542.

Step 12   When you are satisfied with the changes you have made, click Done. The Configuration Wizard saves your changes and exits.

Step 13   You may be prompted to stop and restart all CiscoWorks Blue processes for the changes you made to take effect.

Step 14   Once you have configured CiscoWorks Blue SNA View using the Configuration Wizard, the next time you want to configure, use the Configuration application. For more information, see the "Using the SNA View Configuration Application" section.


Using the Configuration Wizard to Add New Connections

The Add New Connection window allows you to add new SNA connections to the CiscoWorks Blue database. Use the following procedure to add new SNA connections.


Step 1   The Configuration Wizard Main window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-5.


Figure 4-5: Configuration Wizard Main Window


Step 2   To add a new SNA connection, click Add. The Configuration Wizard Add New Connection window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-6. From this window, you can set properties for the new SNA connection.


Figure 4-6: Add New Connection Window


Step 3   Specify the SNA connection to be configured. Use the following information as needed:

Fields

The Add New Connection window has the following fields;

Field Description

SNA Domain Name

Specifies the SNA domain name to use for the SNA connection. This name is one you choose to identify this mainframe connection.

Host IP Name or IP Address

Specifies the host IP name or IP address to use for the SNA connection.

HCI Port

Specifies the HCI port number to use for the SNA connection. This port must number match the port number configured in the mainframe PARM member.

CMDS Port

Specifies the CMDS port number to use for the SNA connection. This port must number match the port number configured in the mainframe PARM member.

Step 4   When you are satisfied with your selections, click OK to save your changes and close the Add New Connection window.


Using the Configuration Wizard to Modify Connections

The Configuration Wizard Modify Connection window allows you to modify existing SNA connections in the CiscoWorks Blue database. Use the following procedure to edit SNA connections:


Step 1   The Configuration Wizard Main window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-7.


Figure 4-7: CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Properties Window


Step 2   To modify an existing SNA connection, select the connection in the SNA Connection list and click Edit. The Configuration Wizard Modify Connection window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-8.


Figure 4-8: Modify Connection Window


Step 3   From this window, you can change properties for the selected SNA connection. Use the following information as needed:

Fields

The Modify Connection window has the following fields:

Field Description

SNA Domain Name

Specifies the SNA domain name whose connection you are modifying. You cannot edit this field.

Host IP Name or IP Address

Displays the current host IP name or IP address being used for the SNA connection.

HCI Port

Displays the current HCI port number being used for the SNA connection. This port must number match the port number configured in the mainframe PARM member.

CMDS Port

Displays the current CMDS port number being used for the SNA connection. This port must number match the port number configured in the mainframe PARM member.

Step 4   When you are satisfied with your selections, click OK to save your changes and close the Modify Connections window.


Using the SNA View Configuration Application

This chapter provides information on starting and using the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration application.

Use the SNA View Configuration window to perform the following tasks:

CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration Window

Use the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window to configure SNA View. The CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window is shown in Figure 4-10.


Figure 4-9: CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration Window


Tabs

The CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window has the following tabs:

Tab Description

General

Displays the General configuration settings window. See the "Configuring SNA Connections" section for information about this window.

SNA Connection

Displays the SNA Connection configuration settings window. See the "Adding Mainframe Connection Ports" section for information about this window.

APPN

Displays the APPN configuration settings window. See the "Configuring APPN" section for information about this window.

DLSw

Displays the DLSw configuration settings window. See the "Configuring DLSw" section for information about this window.

SNA View

Displays the SNA View configuration settings window. See the "Configuring SNA View" section for information about this window.

Web

Displays the Web configuration settings window. See the "Configuring the Web Interface" section for information about this window.

All the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View windows in the Configuration application have the following buttons:

Button Description

OK

Modifies the selected properties and exits the application.

Cancel

Exits the application without modifying any properties.

Apply

Modifies the selected properties, but does not close the window. When you modify properties, the Apply button is enabled.

Help

Displays information about the window.

Configuring General SNA View Properties

Use the General window on the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window to configure general SNA View properties. Use the following procedure to configure general SNA View properties:


Step 1   On the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window, click the General tab. The General window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-10.


Figure 4-10: CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration—General Window


Step 2   Modify the properties you want to change using the following information:

Protocols

During router discovery, the routers are queried for the selected protocols they support. Select the Protocols you want to use during the discovery process. APPN, DLSw, RSRB, or TN3270.

Protocol Description

APPN

Select this box to discover APPN devices. This check box is selected as the default.

DLSw

Select this box to discover DLSw devices. Remember to check RSRB/SRB if you also want to discover SRB rings. This check box is selected as the default.

RSRB

Select this box to discover RSRB devices and SRB rings. This check box is selected as the default.

Tn3270

Select this box to discover TN3270 devices. This check box is selected as the default.

Ports

The General window has the following ports that you can configure:

Port Description

Web Server TCP Port

Specifies the TCP port number to use for the Web server. The default port number is 80. If more than one web server is used, then use 8080 or any other valid port.

Open Server TCP Port

Specifies the TCP port number to use for the open server. The default port number is 44541.

Name Server UDP Port

Specifies the UDP port number to use for the name server. The default port number is 44542.

Check Boxes

The General window has the following check boxes:

Check Box Description

DNS Search

Select this box to perform DNS searches. This check box is unselected as the default (no DNS searches).

Device names may be known by fully qualified domain names or by abbreviated names. Enable DNS lookup to guarantee that both type of names are matched on a device query and service request times.

Display warnings when running verification

Select this box if you want SNA View to display warnings when you run verifications. This check box is selected as the default (display warnings).

Step 3   When you are satisfied with the changes you have made, click Apply to save your changes.


Configuring SNA Connections

Use the SNA Connection window on the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window to configure SNA Connection properties, add new SNA connections, or modify one or more existing SNA connections. Use the following procedure to configure SNA Connection properties:


Step 1   On the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window, click the SNA Connection tab. The SNA Connection window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-11.


Figure 4-11: CiscoWorks Blue SNA Configuration—SNA Connection Window


Step 2   From the SNA Connection window, you can add new SNA connections, modify current SNA connections, or delete current SNA connections. Use the following information as needed:

Buttons

Button Description

Add

Displays the Add New Connection window, allowing you to add a new SNA connection. From this window, you can set properties for the new SNA connection and optionally configure additional mainframe connection ports or change TAC settings.

See the "Add New Connection Window" section for information about this window.

Edit

Displays the Modify Connection window, allowing to change settings for the selected SNA connection. From this window, you can change properties for the selected SNA connection and optionally configure additional mainframe connection ports or change TAC settings. To modify an existing SNA connection, select the connection in the SNA Connection list and click Edit. The Modify Connection window is displayed.

See "Add New Connection Window" section for information about this window.

Delete

Deletes the selected SNA connection. To delete an existing SNA connection, select the connection in the SNA Connection list and click Delete. The SNA connection is deleted.

The SNA Connections window has the following buttons:

Step 3   When you are satisfied with the changes you have made, click OK to apply your changes and exit the application.


Adding Mainframe Connection Ports

Use the Additional Ports window to configure additional mainframe connection ports to be used for the SNA connection. Use the following procedure to add a new mainframe connection port:


Step 1   On the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window, click the SNA Connection tab. The SNA Connection window is displayed.

Step 2   On the SNA Connection window, click Add. The Add New Connection window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-12. For more information on this window, see the "Add New Connection Window" section.


Figure 4-12: Add New Connection Window


Step 3   Click More Ports. The Additional Ports window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-13.


Figure 4-13: Additional Ports Window


Step 4   Add the mainframe connection ports numbers. Use the following information as needed:

Fields

The Additional Ports window has the following fields:

Field Description

CMDS Agent Port

Specifies the CMDS agent port number to use for the SNA connection.

HCI Status Port

Specifies the HCI status port number to use for the SNA connection.

ACK Agent Port

Specifies the ACK agent port number to use for the SNA connection.

HCI CMD Port

Specifies the HCI CMD port number to use for the SNA connection.

Step 5   When you are satisfied with the ports you have added, click OK to save your changes and close the Additional Ports window.

Step 6   When you are satisfied with the changes, click OK to add the new connection port to the mainframe connection ports list and close the Add New Connection window.


Modifying Other Mainframe Connection Ports

Use the Additional Ports window to change the default mainframe connection ports to be used by an SNA connection.

Use the following procedure to change the mainframe connection port:


Step 1   On the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window, click the SNA Connection tab. The SNA Connection window is displayed.

Step 2   On the SNA Connection window, select a connection from the list and click Edit. The Modify Connection window is displayed.

Step 3   Click More Ports. The Additional Ports window is displayed.

Step 4   Change the default mainframe connection ports.

Step 5   When you are satisfied with the ports you have changed, click OK to save your changes and close the Additional Ports window.

Step 6   When you are finished, click OK to save your changes and close the Modify Connection window. The new or modified ports are added to the mainframe connection ports list.


Add New Connection Window

The Add New Connection window allows you to add new SNA connections to the CiscoWorks Blue database. Use Configuration > SNA Connection > Add to display the Add New Connection window, as shown in Figure 4-14.


Figure 4-14: Add New Connection Window


Fields

The Add New Connection window has the following fields:

Field Description

SNA Domain Name

Specifies the SNA domain name to use for the SNA connection. This name is one you choose to identify this mainframe connection.

Host IP Name or IP Address

Specifies the host IP name or IP address to use for the SNA connection.

Mainframe Connection Ports

The mainframe connection ports specify the mainframe connections ports to use for the SNA connection. The Add New Connection window has the following mainframe connection ports:

Mainframe Connection Ports Description

HCI Port

Specifies the HCI port number to use for the SNA connection.

CMDS Port

Specifies the CMDS port number to use for the SNA connection.

Timing Intervals

The timing interval specifies the intervals used for the SNA connection. The Add New Connection window has the following fields:.

Timing Interval Description

PU Discovery Notification Rate

Specifies the number of PUs to discover before sending a notification message. The default is 100 PUs.

Host Command Response Timeout (seconds)

Specifies the time, in seconds, to wait for a command response from the mainframe before timing out.

The default time out is 30 seconds.

Host Connection Keepalive Interval (seconds)

Specifies the time, in seconds, to wait before testing the mainframe connection.

The default time out is 30 seconds.

Check Boxes

The Add New Connection window has the following check boxes:

Check Box Description

Generate Events

Select this box to notify the host that there are PUs with duplicate VTAM IDBLKs/IDNUMs.

The default is for this check box to be selected (generate events).

Include LUs

Select this box to include LUs in the database.

The default is for this check box to be selected (include LUs).

Calculate SRB-PU Dependencies

Select this box to determine source-route bridging dependencies for every PU.

The default is for this check box to be selected (determine dependencies).

Buttons

The Add New Connection window has the following additional buttons:

Button Description

More Ports

Displays the Additional Ports window, allowing you to configure additional mainframe connection ports.

TAC

Displays the TAC Settings window, allowing you to configure settings prior to gathering information for Cisco TAC.

Changing TAC Settings

Use the TAC Settings window to modify settings used when gathering information for Cisco TAC.


Note   You should only use the TAC settings as instructed by Cisco TAC when you are gathering documentation. Changing them may affect product performance.

Use the following procedure to change TAC settings:


Step 1   On the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window, click the SNA Connection tab. The SNA Connection window is displayed.

Step 2   On the SNA Connection tab, click Add. The Add New Connection window is displayed.

Step 3   Click TAC. The TAC Settings window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-15.


Figure 4-15: TAC Settings Window


Step 4   Change the TAC settings as directed by Cisco TAC. Use the following information as needed:

Check Boxes

The TAC Settings window has the following check boxes:

Check Box Description

Collect Playback Data

Select this box to collect playback data. The default is for this box to be unchecked (to not collect playback data).

Test Throughput (buffer size)

Select this box to test throughput. The default is for this box to be unchecked (to not test throughput).

If you select this box, the default throughput buffer size is 1024.

Formatted Trace

Select this box to run a formatted trace. The default is for this box to be unchecked (to not run a formatted trace).

Bypass CWBHMOND

Select this box to bypass CWBHMOND. CWBHMOND is used to measure performance without database overhead. The default is for this box to be unchecked (to not bypass CWBHMOND).

Fields

The TAC Settings window has the following fields:

Field Description

Display Rate

Specifies the number of host discovery buffers to be encountered before detailed performance and tracing data is written to the log for use by TAC.

Specify a value that is adequate for the number of SNA PUs discovered. For example, if 1000 PUs can be discovered, specifying a value of 100 causes detailed data to be written for every 100 PUs that are discovered, for a total of 10 instances of data being written to the log.

The default display rate is 0 (detailed data is not logged).

Logging Path

Specifies the path used for logging TAC playback documentation. If you need to collect a large amount of detailed TAC discovery buffers, specify a directory that has sufficient free space.

The default logging path is the directory in which you installed CiscoWorks Blue SNA View.

SQL Update Size

Specifies the number of SQL statements per transaction for record updates.

The valid range is 1 to 50. The default value is 50.

A small number of statements per transaction can result in slower processing. Do not change this value unless directed by Cisco TAC.

SQL Insert Size

Specifies the number of SQL statements per transaction for record inserts.

The valid range is 1 to 50. The default value is 50.

A small number of statements per transaction can result in slower processing. Do not change this value unless directed by Cisco TAC.

SNA Host Home Directory

Specifies the SNA host home directory. This parameter is obsolete.

Buttons

The TAC Settings window has the following additional button:

Button Description

Default

Restores default TAC settings, restoring normal operation.

Step 5   Click OK to save the changes and close the TAC Settings window.


Configuring APPN

Use the APPN window on the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window to configure APPN properties. Use the following procedure to configure APPN properties:


Step 1   On the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window, click the APPN tab. The APPN window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-16.


Figure 4-16: CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration—APPN Window


Step 2   On the APPN window, modify the properties you want to change. Use the following information as needed:

Fields

The APPN window has the following fields:

Field Description

Local Topology

Specifies the local APPN topology.

Auto-polling Source

Select an auto-polling source from the drop-down list:

  • All

  • Network Node only

  • None

Polling frequency (seconds)

Specify the polling frequency to be used for APPN. The default is 600 seconds.

Default Read Community String

Specify the default read community string to be used for APPN. The default is public.

Check Boxes

The APPN window has the following check boxes:

Check Box Description

Poll DLUR PU Table

Check this box to poll the DLUR PU table. This check box is selected by default.

Poll APPN Port Table

Check this box to poll the APPN port table. This check box is selected by default.

Poll APPN Link Table

Check this box to poll the APPN link table. This check box is selected by default.

Keep Unreported TGs

Check this box to keep unreported transmission groups (TGs). This check box is unselected by default.

Step 3   When you are satisfied with the changes you have made, click Apply to apply your changes.


Configuring DLSw

Use the DLSw window on the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window to configure DLSw properties. Use the following procedure to configure DLSw properties:


Step 1   On the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window, click the DLSw tab. The DLSw window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-17.


Figure 4-17: CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration—DLSW Window


Step 2   On the DLSw window, modify the properties you want to change. Use the following information as needed:

Fields

The DLSw window has the following fields

Field Description

Key Router Peer Connections

Specify the key router peer connections settings for DLSw.

Polling frequency (seconds)

Specify the polling frequency for DLSw key router peer connections, in seconds. The default is 600 seconds.

Number of polling threads

Specific the number of polling threads for DLSw key router peer connections. The default is 5 threads.

Key Router Circuits

Specify the key router circuits settings for DLSw.

Poll key router circuits

Check this box to poll key router circuits. This check box is selected by default.

Polling frequency (seconds)

Specifies the polling frequency for DLSw key router circuits, in seconds. The default is 600 seconds.

Number of polling threads

Specify the number of polling threads for DLSw key router circuits. The default is 1 thread.

Non Key Router Peer Connections

Specify the non-key router peer connection settings for DLSw.

Poll non key router peer connections

Check this box to poll non key router peer connections. This check box is selected by default.

Polling frequency (seconds)

Specify the polling frequency for DLSw non key router peer connections, in seconds. The default is 600 seconds.

Number of polling threads

Specify the number of polling threads for DLSw non key router peer connections. The default is 1 thread.

Directed polling frequency (seconds)

Specify the directed polling frequency for DLSw, in seconds. The default is 0 seconds.

Step 3   To configure additional DLSw properties, click More Options. The Additional DLSw Options window is displayed. For more information, see the "Configuring Additional DLSw Options" section.

Step 4   When you are satisfied with the changes you have made, click Apply to apply your changes without exiting the application.

Buttons

The DLSw window has the following additional button:

Button Description

More Options

Displays the Additional DLSw Options window, allowing you to configure additional mainframe connection ports.


Configuring Additional DLSw Options

Use the Additional DLSw Options window to configure additional DLSw properties. Use the following procedure to configure additional DLSw properties:


Step 1   On the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window, click the DLSw tab. the DLSw window is displayed.

Step 2   On the DLSw window, click More Options. The Additional DLSw Options window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-18.


Figure 4-18: Additional DLSW Options Window


Step 3   Modify the properties you want to change. Use the following information as needed:

Fields

The Additional DLSw Options window has the following fields:

Field Description

Poll Additional Routers

Lists the additional routers that can be polled.

Peer down executable

Specifies the executable to run if the peer connection goes down.

Circuit down executable

Specifies the executable to run if the circuit goes down.

Step 4   When you are satisfied with the changes you have made, click OK to save your changes and close the Additional DLSW Options window.

Buttons

The Additional DLSw Options window has the following additional buttons:

Button Description

Add

Displays the Router Name window, allowing you to add a new router to the Poll Additional Routers list. See the "Configuring the DLSw Router Name" section.

Edit

Displays the Router Name window, allowing you to modify the name of the selected router in the Poll Additional Routers list. For more information on how to edit a router listed in the Poll Additional Routers list, see the "Configuring the DLSw Router Name" section

Delete

Deletes the selected router from the Poll Additional Routers list. For more information on how to delete a router from the Poll Additional Routers list, see the "Configuring the DLSw Router Name" section.


Configuring the DLSw Router Name

Use the Router Name window to add or modify routers in the Poll Additional Routers list. Use the following procedure to add, modify, or delete routers:


Step 1   On the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window, click the DLSw tab. The DLSw window is displayed.

Step 2   On the DLSw window, click More Options. The Additional DLSw Options window is displayed.

Buttons

The Additional DLSw Options window has the following buttons:

Button Description

Add

Displays the Router Name window, allowing you to add a new router to the Poll Additional Routers list.

Edit

Displays the Router Name window, allowing you to modify the name of the selected router in the Poll Additional Routers list.

Delete

Deletes the selected router from the Poll Additional Routers list.

Step 3   Click Add. The Router Name window is displayed.

If you click Edit, the same window is displayed, allowing you to modify the name of the selected router in the Poll Additional Routers list.

If you click Delete, the selected router is deleted from the Poll additional routers list.


Figure 4-19: Router Name Window


Step 4   Enter the name of a new router to be added to the Poll Additional Routers list.

Step 5   When you are satisfied with the changes you have made, click OK to save your changes and close the Router Name window.

Step 6   When you are finished, click the OK button to close the Additional DLSw Options window.


Configuring SNA View

You may not want to allow SNA View users to use all filter types. Use the SNA View window on the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window to control which filters they may use. Use the following procedure to configure SNA View properties:


Step 1   On the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window, click the SNA View tab. The SNA View window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-20.


Figure 4-20: CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration—SNA View Window


Step 2   On the SNA View window, modify the properties you want to change. Use the following information as needed:

Check Boxes

The SNA View window has the following check boxes:

Check Box Description

LU Name

Check this box to display LU names in views. The default is to display the LU names.

PU 2.0 Name

Check this box to display PU 2.0 names in views. The default is to display the PU 2.0 names.

FEP Name

Check this box to display FEP names in views. The default is to display FEP names.

Logical Line Info

Check this box to display logical line information in views. The default is to display logical line information.

Physical Line Info

Check this box to display physical line information in views. The default is to display physical line information.

Client IP Address

Check this box to display client IP addresses in views. The default is to display client IP addresses.

MAC/SAP

Check this box to display MACs and SAPs in views. The default is to display MACs and SAPs.

ID BLKNUM

Check this box to display ID BLKNUMs in views. The default is to display ID BLKNUMs.

CP Name

Check this box to display CP names in views. The default is to display CP names.

DLUR Name

Check this box to display DLUR names in views. The default is to display DLUR names.

DLUS Name

Check this box to display DLUS names in views. The default is to display DLUS names.

Node Name

Check this box to display node names in views. The default is to display node names.

Fields

The SNA View window has the following field:

Field Description

SNA Filter Request Database Limit

Specify the SNA filter request database limit. The default is 5000 entries. A request to return more than 5000 entries will be rejected.

Step 3   When you are satisfied with the changes you have made, click Apply to apply your changes without exiting the application.


Configuring the Web Interface

Use the Web window on the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window to configure Web properties. Use the following procedure to configure Web properties:


Step 1   On the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window, click the Web tab. The Web window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-21.


Figure 4-21: CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration—Web Window


Step 2   On the Web window, modify the properties you want to change. Use the following information as needed:

Fields

The Web window has the following fields:

Field Description

Fully qualified Web browser path

Specify the fully qualified Web browser path to be used by SNA View.

CiscoWorks2000 URL

Specify the URL to access CiscoWorks2000.

NetView OS/390 Web Interface

Specify the Web interface used to access NetView for OS/390.

CGI-BIN Timeout (seconds)

Specify the CGI-Bin time out, in seconds. The default is 120 seconds.

Size of Thread Pool

Specify the size of the thread pool for concurrent SNA View user access. The default size is 5.

TCP Port for CGI Communications

Specify the TCP port number to be used for CGI communications. The default port number is 51999.

Process Restart Check (seconds)

Specify the amount of time to wait, in seconds, before checking to see if a process has restarted because of an action of another process. The default is 30 seconds.

For example, after discovery, cwbsnamaps and cwbdlswPollerd processes are restarted.

Step 3   (Optional) To add a new Web interface for NetView OS/390 or to modify an existing Web interface, click Add, or select an interface from the list and click Edit. The NetView OS/390 Web Interface window is displayed. For more information, see the "Configuring the NetView OS/390 Web Interface" section.

Step 4   When you are satisfied with the changes you have made, click Apply to apply your changes without exiting the application.

Buttons

The Web window has the following additional buttons:

Button Description

Add

Displays the NetView OS/390 Web Interface window, allowing you to add a new Web interface for NetView for OS/390.

Edit

Displays the NetView OS/390 Web Interface window, allowing you to modify an existing Web interface for NetView for OS/390.

Delete

Deletes the selected Web interface from the NetView OS/390 Web Interface list.


Configuring the NetView OS/390 Web Interface

Use the NetView OS/390 Web Interface window to add a new Web interface for NetView for OS/390 or to modify an existing interface. Use the following procedure to add or modify a Web interface:


Step 1   On the CiscoWorks Blue SNA View Configuration window, click the Web tab. The Web window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-21.

Step 2   Click Add, or select an interface from the list and click Edit. The NetView OS/390 Web Interface window is displayed.


Figure 4-22: NetView OS/390 Web Interface Window


Step 3   Make any modifications using the following information:

Fields

The NetView OS/390 Web Interface window has the following fields:

Field Description

NetView Identifier

Specify the NetView identifier.

URL

Specify the URL to be used for this Web interface.

Step 4   When you are satisfied with the changes you have made, click OK to save your changes and close the NetView OS/390 Web Interface window.



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