SNAP-IX Administration Guide
BeforeYou Begin
Prerequisite Knowledge
About This Book
Organization of This Book
Typographic Conventions
Graphic Conventions
SNAP-IX Publications
Publications for Users
Publications for Administrators
Publications for Programmers
Related Publications
1 SNA Terms and Concepts
1.1 Systems Network Architecture
1.2 Basic SNA Concepts
1.2.1 Network Types
1.2.2 SNA Nodes
1.2.3 Connectivity
1.2.4 Transaction Programs
1.2.5 Application Programming Interfaces
1.2.6 Network Accessible Units
1.2.7 Sessions
1.2.8 Conversations
1.2.9 Modes
1.2.10 Route Selection
1.2.11 Class of Service
1.3 Basic APPN Concepts
1.3.1 APPN Node Types
1.3.2 APPN Control Point
1.3.3 Locating Resources
1.3.4 Session Routing
1.3.5 Branch Extender
1.4 Accessing Subarea Networks from APPN Networks
2 Introduction to SNAP-IX
2.1 What Is SNAP-IX?
2.2 Example Configurations
2.3 SNAP-IX Components
2.3.1 Node Components
2.3.2 User Applications
2.3.3 Application Programming Interfaces
2.3.4 Client/Server Support
2.4 SNAP-IX Resources
2.4.1 Connectivity Resources
2.4.2 Session Resources
2.4.3 Domain Resources
2.5 SNAP-IX Administration
2.5.1 Administration Responsibilities
2.5.2 Administration Tools
2.5.3 Administration Permissions
3 Administering SNAP-IX
3.1 Planning for SNAP-IX Configuration
3.1.1 Planning Worksheets
3.1.2 Task Sheets
3.2 Enabling and Disabling SNAP-IX on the Local System
3.2.1 Specifying the Path to SNAP-IX Programs
3.2.2 Enabling SNAP-IX Servers
3.2.3 Disabling SNAP-IX Servers
3.3 Using the Motif Administration Program
3.3.1 Invoking the Motif Administration Program
3.3.2 Resource Windows
3.3.3 Resource Dialogs
3.3.4 Status Dialogs
3.3.5 Help Windows
3.4 Using the Web Administration Program
3.4.1 Invoking the Web Administration Program
3.4.2 Resource Windows
3.4.3 Tool Bar Buttons
3.4.4 Resource Dialogs
3.4.5 Help Windows
3.5 Using the Command-Line Administration Program
4 Basic Configuration Tasks
4.1 Configuring Client/Server Functions
4.2 Configuring the Node
4.2.1 Node Configuration Parameters
4.2.2 Additional Configuration
4.3 Configuring Logging
5 Defining Connectivity Components
5.1 Defining DLCs, Ports, and Connection Networks
5.1.1 DLC, Connection Network, and Port ConfigurationParameters
5.1.2 Additional Configuration
5.2 Defining Link Stations
5.2.1 Link Station Configuration Parameters
5.2.2 Additional Configuration
5.3 Defining DLUR PUs
5.3.1 DLUR PU Configuration Parameters
5.3.2 Parameters for Passthrough DLUR for Downstream Nodes
5.3.3 Additional Configuration
6 Configuring Dependent LUs
6.1 Defining LU Types 0-3
6.1.1 LU Types 0-3 Configuration Parameters
6.1.2 Additional Configuration
6.2 Defining LU Pools
6.2.1 LU Pool Configuration Parameters
6.2.2 Additional Configuration
7 Configuring APPC Communication
7.1 Defining Local LUs
7.1.1 Local LU Configuration Parameters
7.1.2 Additional Configuration
7.2 Defining Remote Nodes
7.2.1 Remote Node Configuration Parameters
7.2.2 Additional Configuration
7.3 Defining Partner LUs
7.3.1 Partner LU Configuration Parameters
7.3.2 Defining Link Station Routing for a Partner LU
7.3.3 Additional Configuration
7.4 Defining TPs
7.4.1 TP Invocation Parameters on a Server
7.4.2 TP Definition Parameters
7.5 Defining Modes and Classes of Service
7.5.1 Mode Configuration Parameters
7.5.2 Additional Configuration
7.6 Defining CPI-C Side Information
7.6.1 CPI-C Configuration Parameters
7.6.2 Additional Configuration
7.7 Configuring APPC Security
7.7.1 Configuring Session Security
7.7.2 Configuring Conversation Security
7.7.3 Configuring a Security Access List
8 Configuring User Applications
8.1 Configuring 3270 Users and Sessions
8.1.1 Configuring 3270 Emulator Users
8.1.2 Configuring 3270 Sessions
8.2 Configuring 5250 Users and Sessions
8.2.1 Configuring 5250 Emulator Users
8.2.2 Configuring 5250 Sessions
8.3 Configuring RJE Workstations
8.3.1 RJE Workstation Configuration Parameters
8.3.2 Additional Configuration
9 Configuring Passthrough Services
9.1 Configuring TN Server
9.1.1 Configuring TN Server Access Records
9.1.2 Configuring TN Server Association Records
9.2 Configuring PU Concentration
9.2.1 Downstream LU Configuration Parameters
9.2.2 Additional Configuration
9.3 Configuring DLUR
10 Managing SNAP-IX from NetView
10.1 Using the Host NetView Program
10.1.1 NetView Screen Display
10.1.2 Changing the Size of the Command Input Area
10.1.3 Overview of RCF Command Syntax
10.1.4 Uppercase Characters and Escape Characters
10.2 Using SPCF
10.2.1 Restrictions on Administration Commands Used with SPCF
10.2.2 Examples of SPCF Commands
10.3 Using UCF
10.3.1 UCF Command Syntax
10.3.2 Permitted Commands
10.3.3 Example of a UCF Command
10.3.4 Output from Solaris System Commands
10.3.5 Canceling a Command
10.3.6 UCF Security
10.4 Using NetView DM Agent
11 Managing SNAP-IX Client/Server Systems
11.1 Changing Client-Server Configuration
11.1.1 Moving Clients Into a Different Domain
11.2 Client/Server Networking Requirements
11.2.1 Setting Up IP Port Numbers
11.2.2 LAN Access Timeout
11.2.3 Defining Client TPs
11.3 Managing Win32 Clients
11.3.1 Enabling a Win32 Client
11.3.2 Viewing Status of a Win32 Client
11.3.3 Disabling SNAP-IX for a Win32 Client
11.3.4 Win32 Client Security
11.3.5 Win32 Client Configuration
11.4 Managing Solaris Clients
11.4.1 Enabling SNAP-IX on Solaris Clients
11.4.2 Solaris Client Network Data File (sna_clnt.net)
Appendix A: Configuration Planning Worksheets
A.1 Node Worksheets
A.1.1 APPN Network Node
A.1.2 APPN End Node
A.1.3 APPN Branch Network Node
A.1.4 LEN Node
A.2 Connectivity Worksheets
A.2.1 SDLC
A.2.2 Token Ring
A.2.3 Ethernet
A.2.4 QLLC (X.25)
A.2.5 Channel
A.2.6 Enterprise Extender (HPR/IP)
A.3 Passthrough Services Worksheets
A.3.1 DLUR on the Local Node
A.3.2 Passthrough DLUR for Downstream Nodes
A.3.3 PU Concentration
A.3.4 TN Server
A.4 User Application Support Worksheets
A.4.1 APPC
A.4.2 CPI-C
A.4.3 5250
A.4.4 3270
A.4.5 RJE
A.4.6 LU0 or LUA
Appendix B: Configuring an Invokable TP from the Command Line
B.1 File Format for an Invokable TP Definition
Appendix C: Checking Adapter Cards from the Command Line
C.1
snalistdrivers
Command Format
C.2
snalistdrivers
Output Format
C.3 Sample Output from snalistdrivers
Index