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Define the z/OS Host

After logging in to the Windows Client, you need to define the z/OS servers that you plan to use.

To define a z/OS host

1. From the Host Definition dialog, click the New Host or View Host Definition icon.

   The Host Definition dialog opens, as shown in the following sample:

   

2. Complete the dialog, noting the following:
   • IP Address and Port Number: When you select a z/OS host, you must supply both an IP address and a port number. You can verify that the values are valid by clicking the Test button at the bottom of the dialog. The Windows Client displays a message indicating whether the connectivity test succeeded or failed.
   • User ID and Password: The User ID and Password are optional. If you do not specify values for these fields, then you must enter a User ID and Password every time you log into the Windows Client.
   • Undo and Save: After you enter data in any field on the dialog, you must click Save or Undo.
3. Click Test to test your connection information.

   The Windows Client will advise you if your connection is successful.

4. Click Save.

   The Windows Client stores the host definition. The definition will be displayed in the Host List dialog. The Host List dialog displays defined hosts and their connection status, as shown in the following sample:

   

Log in to the z/OS Host

After you log in to the Windows Client you must connect and log in to a z/OS host.

You connect and log in to a z/OS host from the Host List dialog. To display the Host List dialog click the Host List icon in the toolbar at the top of the Main Window of the Windows Client. If no hosts have been defined, then the Host List dialog will be empty, as shown in the following sample:

Host List Dialog Toolbar Options

The Host List dialog provides the following toolbar options:

To log in to a z/OS host

1. Select the host to which you want to log in from the Host List dialog.

   The selected row is highlighted.

2. Click the Connect icon .

   The connection status icon changes from the Not Connected icon , to the Connecting icon .

   If the user ID and password were not provided in the Host Definition, then the Host Login dialog is displayed, as shown in the following sample, and you must enter a valid user ID and password:

   

3. Click OK.

   When the log in is complete, the connection icon in the Host List Dialog changes from the Connecting icon , to the Connected icon .

Note: For more information about defining hosts and connecting to hosts, see the CA Vantage Windows Client User Guide.