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POWERGRID NETINFO HELP

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PowerGrid NetInfo Help

POWERGRID NETINFO HELP

Product InformationThis document applies to PowerGrid NetInfo and may also apply to subsequent releases. To check for newer versions of this document, visit the Cognos Global Customer Services Web site (http://support.cognos.com).

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Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Edit Network Connections 7Modify Connection 9Save Connection 11Connection Timeouts 13TCP/IP Connection Setup 15Network Preferences 17Network Preferences (Detail) 19Connect to Host 21Manual Test 23Manual Network Server Selection 25NetInfo Debug Options 27NETD Debug 29Remote Task Debug 31

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PowerGrid NetInfo Help 3

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Introduction

PowerGrid is communications software that provides a connection between client and server applications.

NetInfo is a PowerGrid utility that you can use to define, edit, and test network connections for Cognos client/server products.

This context-sensitive help documents the PowerGrid NetInfo Windows interface, to help UNIX users run Cognos Enterprise BI Series 7 applications in client-server mode.


Introduction

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Edit Network ConnectionsCreates or modifies a network connection.

Connection NameLists all available connections defined and stored in the [Connection List] section of the COGCONNECT.INI file.

Each name in the list is a user-defined connection that is used by PowerGrid to establish communication between client and server applications. A definition includes parameters such as host name, user name, port number (for TCP/IP connections), and timeouts.

You can double-click on a Connection Name to open the Modify Connection dialog box.

DoneSaves the definition of the current connection and closes the dialog box.

NewOpens the Modify Connection dialog box where you can define a new network connection.

DeleteRemoves the selected connection definition.

EditOpens the Modify Connection dialog box and displays the settings for the currently selected Connection Name.


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Modify ConnectionDefines a network connection.

Network TypeDisplays all of the network types that PowerGrid supports.

Choose a Network Type for which the appropriate network transport is installed on your computer. The selected network type inherits the connection default characteristics as determined by the settings in the Network Preferences dialog box.

Communication ParametersSpecifies the communication attributes for the connection.

Host Name Sets the name or network address of the server host computer for this connection definition.Host Type Sets the type of host that the connection will be communicating with.User Name Sets the login user name to be used when establishing a connection to the server host computer for this connection definition.

SaveSaves the connection definition with the currently specified attributes.

Save AsDisplays the Save Connection dialog box, where you can save the current connection definition with a new name.

This button is not displayed when you are creating a new network connection.

TimeoutsDisplays the Connection Timeouts dialog box, where you can specify timeout values for various aspects of your connection.

SetupDisplays the TCP/IP Connection Setup dialog box, where you can set TCP/IP parameters for a connection.


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Save ConnectionSpecifies a name for a network connection.

Connection to be SavedSpecifies the name that the connection will be saved with. Once defined, the name appears in the Edit Network Connections dialog box.


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Connection TimeoutsDefines timeout limits for various network operations within a connection definition. All the timeouts are initially assigned a default value, which should be adequate for normal usage.

StartupThe delay in seconds after which the connection times out when waiting for confirmation that the server has started. This timeout value is used only when opening a new connection.

CallThe delay in seconds after which the connection times out when waiting for confirmation that the connection has been established. This timeout value is used each time the client transmits data to the server.

ReplyThe delay in seconds after which the connection times out when waiting for confirmation that the server request has been executed. This timeout value is used whenever the client is expecting data to be returned from the server.

Retry IntervalThe number of seconds between error retries.

DefaultsSets all timeout limits back to the default values.


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TCP/IP Connection SetupSets TCP/IP parameters.

Use Default Port NumberEach network transport may have a default port number associated with it (set via the Preferences command on the File menu). This selection allows the current connection definition to use that default port number.

Use Specific Port for this ConnectionUse a specified port number rather than the default one for the current connection definition. Type the port number inside the box area.

This value should be between 1024 and 65535, and must be identical to the network daemon port number that is used on the server.

Change DefaultOpens the detailed Network Preferences dialog box, where you can change the default port setting for the connection.


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Network PreferencesEdits the connection information for a network type.

Network TypeLists the PowerGrid-supported network transports currently identified in the COGCONNECT.INI file.

You can double-click on a Network Type to open a detailed Network Preferences dialog box.

DoneCloses the dialog box with the currently defined preferences for each Network Type in effect.

EditOpens a detailed Network Preferences dialog box, where you can change TCP/IP port settings for a specific network type.


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Network Preferences (Detail)Sets the detailed network preferences.

Use Port Number from Services DatabaseEach network transport may have a default port number associated with it. This selection sets the default port to be that port identified in the services database for the PowerGrid service.

Define Specific PortEach network transport may have a default port number associated with it. If you want to use a specific port, select this option and type the port number.

This value should be between 1024 and 65535, and must be identical to the network daemon port number that is used on the server.

Note: If you change the default port number, all the connection definitions that use this network transport will be affected.

Use Debug LibrariesSelects the use of the debug libraries rather than the production libraries for the current transport. This option will not provide maximum performance, but it is useful for testing the network connection.

SaveSaves the current network transport preferences as the default.

Clear ScreenErases all information currently displayed in the NetInfo window.

ExitCloses any open connections and terminates the NetInfo application.

Test ConnectionEstablishes a connection to the server using the currently selected connection definition, and performs a basic test of the connection.


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Connect to HostSelects a connection definition and establish a connection to the server host computer.

You define a connection for PowerGrid to use when communicating between client and server applications. Connections include parameters like the host name, user name, port number (for TCP/IP communications) and timeouts.

Connection NameLists all available connections defined and stored in the [Connection List] section of the COGCONNECT.INI file.

Each name in the list is a user-defined connection that is used by PowerGrid to establish communication between client and server applications. A definition includes parameters such as host name, user name, port number (for TCP/IP connections), and timeouts.

You can double-click on a Connection Name to establish a connection.

OpenEstablishes the selected connection.

NewOpens the Modify Connection dialog box where you can define a new network connection.

EditOpens the Modify Connection dialog box and displays the settings for the currently selected Connection Name.

DeleteRemoves the selected connection definition.


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Manual TestBypasses any connection definitions and allows you to select the network support DLL, server host computer, and timeout limits for a connection. Once all options have been specified, the connection is established and a basic test is run.

Installed NetworksLists the PowerGrid-supported network transports currently identified in the COGCONNECT.INI file. One must be selected for the current connection definition.

LibraryChooses a library for the selected network transport.

Production Library This option selects the production (non-debug) support libraries for the selected transport. This option should be used for maximum performance.Debug Library This option selects the debug version of the support libraries.


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Manual Network Server SelectionSelects server and addtional options manually.

Host NameSets the name or network address of the server host computer for this connection definition.

Port NumberSets TCP/IP parameters.

NETD port number from Services Database Each network transport may have a default port number associated with it. This selection sets the default port to be that port identified in the services database for the PowerGrid service.Specify Specify the port number for the current connection to use. Type the port number inside the box area. This value should be between 1024 and 65535.

TimeoutsDefines timeout limits for the network operations.

Call The delay in seconds after which the connection times out when waiting for confirmation that the connection has been established. This timeout value is used each time the client transmits data to the server.Reply The delay in seconds after which the connection times out when waiting for confirmation that the server request has been executed. This timeout value is used whenever the client is expecting data to be returned from the server.


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NetInfo Debug OptionsSets options for debugging connections using NetInfo.

Component to ViewSpecifies the PowerGrid component to display messages for.

PowerGrid RPC Displays PowerGrid RPC Debug Messages.This option provides debug messages in the remote procedure call level. It displays information about the RPC routines used by the client.CXDR Data Transfer Displays PowerGrid CXDR Data Transfer Debug Messages.This option provides lower-level debugging than PowerGrid RPC debug. It displays all the data sent to and received from the server.Serial Handshaking Displays Serial Handshaking Debug Messages.This option displays all the data sent to and received from server when a serial connection is used.

Output DeviceSpecifies where to direct debug output.

Scrolling Window Displays debug messages in a Scrolling Window.Secondary Display (AUX) Displays debug messages in a Secondary Display Unit.File (DEBUG.LOG) Writes Messages to the DEBUG.LOG file.

Redisplay ErrorRedisplays the last error message.

InterfacesNo help is available for Interfaces.

NETD Task listShows all NETD active tasks.


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NETD DebugSelects server-side debug options.

Debug OptionsNETD Turns NETD debug on.PowerGrid Turns PowerGrid debug on.CXDR Turn CXDR debug on.Sub-Process Specifies that the creation of server processes should be as a sub-process of NETD rather than as streamed jobs. Applicable to MPE/iX environments only.

Log FileAppend Appends debug messages at the end of an existing debug file or creates a new file if none exists.New Creates a new debug file.Close Closes the debug file to make it accessible. OpenVMS applicable only.


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Remote Task DebugSpecifies the type of debugging to enable.

PowerGrid RPCTurns PowerGrid debug on.

CXDR Data TransferTurns CXDR debug on.

Test StatusShows the status of the tested connection.

ConnectionShows the name of the current connection.

HostThe network name or address of the server host computer.

CallThe maximum time to wait for a connection to be established (seconds).

ReplyThe maximum time to wait for a request to execute on the server (seconds).


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Index

Ccopyright, 2

Ddocumentation

PowerGrid NetInfo, 5

NNetInfo

documentation, 5

PPowerGrid

documentation, 5

Ttroubleshooting

PowerGrid NetInfo, 5

Vversion of document, 2


Index

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