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Direct Connection Methods

The final connect method is determined based on the connect method option specified for each end of a connection and the connect method priority. The final connect method is used to create the direct connection.

1. When no connect method option is specified for both ends of a connection, the default action is taken as follows:

   For a connection between the CA Harvest SCM server and the client, the hclient initiates the connection and the hserver accepts the connection.

2. When both ends of a connection have the connect method specified, the final connect method is determined based on the following connect method priorities:

   For a connection between the server and the client, the hclient connect method overrides the hserver connect method.

3. When only one end of the connection has the connect method specified, the specified connect method is used as the final connect method.