ODBC Driver Implementation and Configuration › Configure Your ODBC Client › Test Your Connection

Test Your Connection

You can verify and test your connection with the Test button on the CA Datacom/DB ODBC Setup DataSource tab. Clicking the Test button opens the CA Datacom Server Connect Test Dialog and confirms that the system parameters are set correctly.

To test your connection

1. Click the Test button.

   The CA Datacom Server Connect Test Dialog window appears.

2. Complete the following fields:

   User ID

   Requires a valid user identification if LOGON=YES is specified on the Mainframe Server.

   Password

   Requires a valid password if LOGON=YES is specified on the mainframe.

3. Click Connect.

   A Connection Message appears. Take action based on the Connection Message you receive.