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For this scenario, configure a local console directly attached to the server with remote access allowed on
the PC attached to the server.
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 intervention
depending on your configuration.
Disadvantages:
v Only one incoming connection is allowed at a time.
v The local PC must be running Windows NT
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.
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iSeries: iSeries Access for Windows Operations Console
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, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
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