Chapter 3. Plan For Operations Console; Plan For Your Configuration - IBM E Server i Series Manual

Chapter 3. Plan for Operations Console

Before you begin setting up your Operations Console, you should determine how
to best configure your Operations Console:
After you complete the planning requirements, you can create a setup checklist
that lists the Operations Console prerequisite. For more information, see Set up
Operations Console.

Plan for your configuration

The information in this section illustrates the connectivity allowed by the various
types of Operations Console configurations. The scenarios offer specific
configurations to help you select a console configuration. If you plan ahead, you
can include additional features in your configuration.
Important:
v Operations Console allows multiple connections to a single iSeries server, but
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Plan for your configuration
Planning information assists you in selecting the correct configuration; this
topic includes scenarios and graphics.
Plan for your Operations Console migration
Planning information assists you in migrating from one Operations Console
choice to another.
Plan for your Operations Console upgrade
Planning information assists you in upgrading your Operations Console
configurations from previous releases.
Plan for your control panel
Planning information assists you in selecting a remote control panel or a
virtual control panel.
Plan for your backup console
Plan for your backup console in the event of hardware or network failures.
Scenarios: Select your configuration
Scenarios help you decide which configuration will work in your
environment.
Prepare for your network environment
Plan for your minimum network configurations.
Secure your Operations Console configuration
Plan for your Operations Console network security.
Prepare for your Operations Console and iSeries Navigator configuration
Plan for how Operations Console works with iSeries Navigator.
only one 5250 session can have control of an iSeries server at a time. It also
allows multiple local console connections but allows only one local console
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