Configuring APPC Communication

Defining Remote Nodes

defined a remote node and SNAplus2 establishes CP-CP sessions with it, the entry is temporarily converted into a dynamic one. You should correct the fault by deleting the remote node definition when the node is inactive.

To configure a remote node, use one of the following methods:

Motif administration program

Select APPC and New remote node from the Services menu on the Node window.

Command-line administration program

To define a remote node, issue the following command:

define_directory_entry

To define a partner LU, issue the following command:

define_partner_lu

Remote Node Configuration Parameters

The following parameter is required for remote node configuration:

Node's SNA network name

The fully qualified CP name of the remote node. The value entered on this dialog must match the CP name configured at that remote node.

Additional Configuration

After performing the remote node configuration, continue with the following configuration tasks:

•To define a partner LU, see “Defining Partner LUs”.

•To define an invokable TP, see “Defining TPs”.

•To define a mode, see “Defining Modes and Classes of Service”.

•To define CPI-C side information, see “Defining CPI-C Side Information”.

•To define APPC security, see “Configuring APPC Security”.

•To configure 5250 communication, see “Configuring User Applications”.

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