A workstation uses a Windows registry entry to access the Optim™ Directory. This registry entry is typically created when the workstation is configured, however, if a workstation must access more than one Optim Directory, you must create entries for each Optim Directory after the first.
The Access Existing Optim Directory task replicates the steps described in Create Registry Entry. You must specify the Optim Directory and the DBMS Type and Version for the database where the Optim Directory is stored. In addition, you must provide information to connect to the database, including an identifier for Optim Directory tables. This task does not prompt to create a separate Product Configuration File or to modify Product or Personal Options.