The DirectConnect server provides management and support functions for DirectConnect service libraries, such as:
Routing client connections to the appropriate access service based on user ID, requesting application, and access service name.
Providing a single log file for access services. TRS has its own Tabular Data Stream™ (TDS) trace file, LU 6.2 protocol trace file, and TCP/IP protocol trace file.
Logging messages for the server, access service, and client.
Tracing events for the server, access service, and client.
Providing configuration management of all installed services.
For detailed information about configuring and starting the server, see the Enterprise Connect Data Access and Mainframe Connect Server Administration Guide.