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Then configure a remote console through dial-up on the remote PC. See Set up
Operations Console to complete an interview that will produce a checklist specific
to your configuration.
Advantages:
v The administrator will not have to be near the server to perform console tasks.
v Control panel functions can be performed from a remote location provided they
are set up on a local console PC.
v You can use this PC as the iSeries console, to perform control panel functions, or
both.
v The remote console can gain access to the iSeries server with or without operator
invention depending on your choices during the configuration wizard.
Disadvantages:
v Only one incoming connection is allowed at a time.
v The local PC must be running Windows NT
Windows 98/Me PCs cannot be used to support the remote console.
v You need a console cable and a remote control cable to support their
corresponding functions. For more information, see Meet Operations Console
cable requirements.
v Only one directly attached configuration is allowed per PC.
Scenario: Consoles for multiple servers or partitions
Your company owns an iSeries server and you want to use the PC to manage your
server. You need to manage multiple iSeries or partitioned servers from one
console. You have a secured network that you can configure your console on.
For this scenario, configure a local console on a network. See Set up Operations
Console to complete an interview that will produce a checklist specific to your
configuration.
Advantages:
v You can configure a single PC to be the console for several different servers or
partitions as long as they are connected to the service connection network.
v The administrator will not need to be physically near the server to manage the
console.
v Security features are available to protect your console connections.
v If you ordered Operations Console local console on a network, your iSeries
should already be configured for this console type.
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, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
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