Create Registry Entry

If you elect not to import Optim™ Directory registry data, you must create a new registry entry for each workstation to use the Optim Directory. You must identify the Optim Directory and the associated DBMS, and provide information to connect to the database.

Specify Optim Directory

The opening dialog for configuring an additional workstation is the Specify Optim Directory dialog. Use this dialog to create a Windows registry entry.

Example of the Configure Additional Workstation - Specify Optim Directory dialog

The only option available when you configure an additional workstation is selected when the dialog opens. To Create New Registry Entry for Existing Optim Directory, click Proceed.

Specify Optim Directory DBMS

The next step in creating the Windows registry entry is to Specify Optim Directory DBMS.

Example of the Configure Additional Workstation - Specify Optim Directory DBMS dialog

The Specify Optim Directory DBMS dialog includes the following details. (When the dialog opens, Optim Directory Description, Type, and Version are populated with any previously entered information.)

DBMS Specifications
Optim Directory Description
Provide text that describes or explains the purpose of the Optim Directory (up to 40 characters). This information is useful if you have multiple Optim Directories.
Type
Select the type of DBMS software. To select from a list, click the down arrow. The selected DBMS appears on the status bar of subsequent dialogs in the process.
Version
Select the version of the DBMS software. To select from a list, click the down arrow.

Connect to Database

The Connect to Database dialog is used to specify database connection information for the Optim Directory registry entry.

Example of the Configure Additional Workstation - Connect to Database dialog

When you configure a workstation, you must provide a User ID, Password, and Connection String that allows the workstation to connect to the database and access Optim Directory tables. If you are using SQL Server, you must indicate the DB Name and provide an identifier for the Optim Directory tables.

Note: For some database management systems, the identifier for Optim Directory tables must match the identifier that was used to create the Optim Directory, including case.

The configuration process locates the Optim Directory and displays a confirmation message. Click No to cancel the function and return to the main window or click Yes to create a registry entry for the Optim Directory and display a second Connect to Database dialog.

Connect to Database – Subsequent Access

On the next dialog, you are prompted to provide the User ID and Password for subsequent access to the Optim Directory from the workstation.

Example of the Configure Additional Workstation - Connect to Database dialog for subsequent access.
Subsequent steps explain how to do the following tasks:
  • Initialize Optim Security or assign a Security Administrator
  • Designate the workstation as a Server if the optional Server feature is licensed
  • Enable the ODBC Interface feature if Archive is licensed
  • Specify a Product Configuration File
  • Configure Product and Personal Options

Click Proceed to continue.



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