The Add Portal Connection dialog will create a connection to a node that can be used by an instance to retrieve data and perform actions. A portal connection identifies a host or IP address for the node, the platform of the node, and the user ID and password options to use for the connection. Once configured, a portal connection can be used by any instance that uses the same platform.
The Add Portal Connection dialog is accessed from the Portal Connections portlet. To add a connection, do the following:
Select the Home folder in the navigation area.
Locate the Portal Connections portlet on the Home page.
Note: Note:If a portlet on this page has been maximized, you may need to restore it to its normal state to see this portlet.In the toolbar, click Add.
The Add Portal Connection dialog appears.
Specify values for the Node and Host or IP address fields.
Optionally, click Verify to confirm that the specified host or IP address exists on the network.
Only platforms supported by installed portal applications can be selected from the Platform field. If necessary, select a platform.
Specify the user ID to use for logging in to the node identified in this dialog.
Select the password option to use for the user ID.
Users who will own subscriptions for instances that use this portal connection must specify a password. A specified password ensures that the Assure UI portal can monitor subscriptions when the user is not logged in and that the password will not be lost when the Assure UI server is stopped and restarted.
Optionally, provide a description of the portal connection.
Click OK.