Configuring the Application Server › Define a Unique Identifier to Communicate with the Agent

Define a Unique Identifier to Communicate with the Agent

You can define a unique identifier that the application server uses to communicate with the agent. By default, the Communication Identifier value is INSTANCENAME_APP_MachineName.

If the CA Workload Automation AE instance has multiple application servers, the identifier for each application server must be unique. If an identifier is not unique, you must define another identifier for that application server. The application server does not start if it detects another application server with the same identifier.

Notes:

• The scheduler also requires an identifier to communicate with the agent. However, the identifier for the scheduler is automatically set to INSTANCENAME_SCH (in uppercase). You cannot change this value.
• On UNIX, the equivalent configuration parameter is AutoServerId.

Follow these steps:

1. Click Start, Programs, CA, Workload Automation AE, Administrator.

   The Instance - CA Workload Automation AE Administrator window opens.

2. Select an instance from the Instance drop-down list in the Settings pane.
3. Click the Services icon on the toolbar.

   The Services - CA Workload Automation AE Administrator window appears, displaying a list of services installed on the selected instance.

4. Right-click the application server and select Stop.

   The application server stops.

5. Click the Application Server icon on the toolbar.

   The Application Server - CA Workload Automation AE Administrator window appears.

6. Enter a unique identifier in the Communication Identifier field, and click Apply.
7. Click the Services icon on the toolbar.

   The Services - CA Workload Automation AE Administrator window appears, displaying a list of services installed on the selected instance.

8. Right-click the application server and select Start.

   The application server starts. The unique communication identifier is defined. The application server uses this unique identifier to communicate with the agent.

More information:

Application Server