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This document describes how to install the JAMS OpenVMS Connection Server on the Windows NT/2000 operating system.
The installation procedures are described step by step and are, for the
most part, self-explanatory.
4.1 Preparing to Install the JAMS OpenVMS Connection Server
The JAMS OpenVMS Server is distributed on CD-ROM. After you insert the CD-ROM into your computer, a browser window will open showing installation instructions. Follow these instructions to begin the installation process.
If a browser window does not automatically open, you can use the Windows Explorer to find the SetupVMSServer.msi file. Double-click this file to begin the installation.
The JAMS OpenVMS Server is also available for download over
the Internet. If you downloaded the JAMS OpenVMS Connection
Server from the Internet locate the SetupVMSServer.msi file that
you downloaded and double-click it to begin installation.
4.1.1 Prerequisite Software
This version of the JAMS OpenVMS Connection Server requires
Windows .NET Framework V1.1 or higher.
4.1.2 Installation Procedure Requirements
The installation generally takes only a few minutes, depending on the type of CD-ROM drive and your system configuration.
In order to install the JAMS OpenVMS Connection Server, you must be signed on as an Administrator.
Installation of the JAMS OpenVMS Connection Server does not require a reboot.
Installation of the JAMS OpenVMS Connection Server does
not replace any system DLLs.
4.2 Installing the JAMS OpenVMS Connection Server
The installation will present four screens which require a response:
The installation will install the JAMS OpenVMS Connection
Server service.
4.3 Configuring the JAMS OpenVMS Connection Server
Before you can start the JAMS OpenVMS Connection Server service, you must configure the service by editing the JAMSVMSServer.exe.config file. This file contains XML and can be edited with any text editor.
Open this file in a text editor and find the section that looks like this:
<appSettings>
<add key="ServerName" value="server.name.com"/>
<add key="ServerPort" value="773"/>
<add key="SMTPServer" value=""/>
<add key="ErrorEMail" value=""/>
<add key="MinimumConnections" value="1"/>
<add key="MaximumConnections" value="4"/>
</appSettings>
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You must change the value of the ServerName key to be the name of your OpenVMS System.
The application settings include:
| Name | Value |
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| ServerName | Specifies the node name of the OpenVMS system that this service will connect to. |
| ServerPort | Specifies the TCP/IP port that the OpenVMS system is listening on. |
| SMTPServer | Specifies the name of your SMTP server. |
| ErrorEMail | Specifies an e-mail address that will receive problem reports if the JAMS VMSServer service fails. |
| MinimumConnections | Specifies the minimumn number of connections to the OpenVMS system. |
| MaximumConnections | Specifies the maximum number of connections to the OpenVMS system. |
The "SMTPServer" and "ErrorEMail" values are used if the service fails. If these values are set, an e-mail message will be sent to the address specified in "ErrorEMail".
The Minimum and Maximum connections control the number of connections from the OpenVMS Connection Server to the OpenVMS system. Just a few connections can support many JAMS Clients.
After you have modified the config file you must use the Service Control Manager to start the JAMSVMSServer service.
You can also start the service with the command:
NET START JAMSVMSSERVER |
If the installation procedure fails for any reason, a message is displayed and the installation is not performed.
If you cannot determine the cause of the problem, please contact technical support.
If you have questions about JAMS please feel free to call JAMS technical support at (866) 259-5267. Technical support is available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The mailing address is:
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