DirectConnect Manager

DirectConnect Manager graphically represents each DirectConnect object on a tree list or an “icon map,” which is a customizable workspace where you can add or remove objects.

When you add a DirectConnect server to DirectConnect Manager, its server name, access service library, and any access services appear on the tree list or the icon map.

DirectConnect Manager communicates asynchronously with DirectConnect servers, which means you can continue to use DirectConnect Manager while a command is being processed.

You can configure properties using DirectConnect Manager or a text editor. However, Sybase strongly recommends that you use DirectConnect Manager for these reasons:

Changes that you make with a text editor do not take effect until you restart the server, while changes that you make with DirectConnect Manager can be made to take effect immediately.
You can use DirectConnect Manager as a guide to the properties that can be changed, as well as the valid values for each property.
DirectConnect Manager can perform all of its management functions remotely. With DirectConnect Manager, you do not need physical access to the DirectConnect server machine or directory.
DirectConnect Manager provides management services to multiple servers at the same time, including the ability to copy access service configurations from one server to another.

For more information about DirectConnect Manager features, use the online help menu option.

You can install DirectConnect Manager and its required components from the DirectConnect Client CD.

Note: When you install a DirectConnect product on a Windows or UNIX platform or machine, you must install DirectConnect on a separate platform or machine; doing so allows you to control any ECDA product from any machine.