Chapter 4: Advanced Operations 37
Chapter 4: Advanced Operations

Changing the System Settings

Depending on the level of security that you require, certain settings may be
configured via the use of DSAdmin’s System Settings dialog box. These options
may be accessed by selecting Options - System Settings.

Changing the remote session window time-out

DSView may be configured to automatically log a DS user out after a specified
inactivity period. Use this feature to heighten security or prevent a DS user
from blocking access to a channel by forgetting to log out. To change the time-
out, select the Enable checkbox, then enter the desired inactivity period within
the provided field. You may also disable this feature by unselecting the
Enable checkbox.

Limiting DS user port information

When a DS user attempts to select a channel that is in use, DSAdmin will
report who is currently using that channel and offer DS users with adminis-
trative rights the option to log the current user out. If the Administrators only
box is selected, this message will be limited to Administrators; DS users with-
out Administrator access will only receive a message that the port is in use.

Connection sharing

By default, the DS Management Software is set to prompt connected users to
allow sharing of their session. When the box marked Allow Shared Connec-
tions Automatically is checked, sharing will be initiated without
a prompt.

Automatic creation and deletion of audit logs

Administrators may specify the following:
• The directory where the audit log fi le is stored (default is root).
• How long the audit log fi le is stored before it is deleted. If you do not wish
to have logfi les automatically deleted, enter a Ø in the provided fi eld.
NOTE: Allowing logfi les to build for an extended period may consume a great deal of di sk space.
Routine deletion is recommended.