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File menu

The File menu lists commands to view or edit information about the Optim™ Directory, convert Optim Directory objects when you are upgrading, or exit the Configuration program. You also can select commands to export or import registry data for a particular Optim Directory.

Select any of the following commands:

Export Registry Data

You can save time by exporting Optim Directory registry data to a file and saving the file to a directory that is easily accessible for configuring other workstations. When you configure the first workstation, you are prompted to export registry data, or you can select Export Registry Data from the File menu on the Configuration main window. For more information, see Export Registry Data.

Import Registry Data

To configure a workstation, you can import Optim Directory registry data from a file of information that is exported from another workstation. You are prompted to import Optim Directory registry data when you configure each workstation after the first, or you can select Import Registry Data from the File menu on the Configuration main window. For more information, see Import Registry Entries.

Convert Optim Directory Objects

All Optim Directories that were created before version 6.0 of Archive and the Relational Tools require a conversion to be compatible with later versions. Additionally, any Optim Directory that was created before Optim version 6.2 on an SQL Server database must be converted. For more information, see Converting PST and Optim Directory Objects.

Optim Directory

Connect to or disconnect from an Optim Directory, or modify a connection.

Exit

Close the Configuration main window.

Tasks menu

Select commands from the Tasks menu to configure and maintain the Optim environment. You can do these tasks at any time.

Select any of the following commands:

Configure the First Workstation

After installation, create the components that are shared by all workstations. Typically, all users on all workstations share one Product Configuration File that contains the Product Options for your site, although you can have more than one of each. For more information, see Configure the First Workstation.

Configure Additional Workstation

Configure each additional workstation on which Optim is installed to share components created when the first workstation was configured. You also might configure Personal Options for the workstation. For more information, see Configure Additional Workstation.

Create/Update DB Alias

A DB Alias is required for each database to which Optim connects. Use this command to create any DB Aliases that were not created when you configure the first workstation or to update existing DB Aliases. For more information, see Create/Update DB Alias.

Create/Update Optim Directory

In most cases, each site uses a single Optim Directory that is created when the first workstation is configured. Use this task as a step in relocating the Optim Directory or when an upgrade to Optim requires a new Directory. For more information, see Create/Update Optim Directory.

Access Existing Optim Directory

A workstation must have a Windows Registry entry for the Optim Directory. This registry entry is created when the workstation is configured, however, additional entries are required for any additional Directories that might be accessed by the workstation. See Access Existing Optim Directory. Use this task, which replicates the steps that are described in Create Registry Entry to create additional registry entries.

Configure Security for an Optim Directory

You can initialize Optim Security by using the Configure the First Workstation, Create/Update Optim Directory, and Configure Options tasks. However, you must use Configure Security for an Optim Directory task to both initialize Optim Security and enable the security features or to update your security settings. For more information, see Configure Security for an Optim Directory.

Enable/Disable this Machine as an Optim Server

Use this task to change the Optim Server status of a machine. For more information, see Enable/Disable this Machine as an Optim Server.

Enable/Disable the ODBC Interface for this Machine

Use this task to enable or disable the ODBC interface access to Archive Files for a previously configured workstation. For more information, see Enable/Disable the ODBC Interface for this Machine.

Apply Maintenance for Optim Directory Access

Generally, you must apply maintenance for Optim Directory access to refresh or update the packages, plans, or procedures that are needed to access the Optim Directory tables. You also must apply maintenance when you upgrade the Optim solution, or you drop the Optim Directory for some reason. For more information, see Apply Maintenance for Optim Directory Access.

Apply Maintenance for DB Alias Access

You must apply maintenance for DB Alias access when you upgrade the Optim solution or to refresh packages, plans, or procedures for database access. For more information, see Apply Maintenance for DB Alias Access.

Rename an Optim Directory

To rename an Optim Directory, you must replace the name in the Directory itself and in the Windows registry on each workstation that accesses the Directory. Use this task to change the name in the Optim Directory and workstation registry or to rename a registry entry or register the renamed Directory on a workstation when the Optim Directory is changed. For more information, see Rename an Optim Directory.

Update DBMS Version for an Optim Directory

Use this task when the database for the Optim Directory is upgraded to a new version. For more information, see Updating the DBMS Version for an Optim Directory.

Update DBMS Version for a DB Alias

Use this task when a database is upgraded. For more information, see Updating the DBMS Version for a DB Alias.

Configure Options

Typically, the Product Configuration File and the Personal Options registry entries are created when you configure the workstations. Use this task to modify these options. For more information, see Configure Options.

Create Primary Keys

Optim Primary Keys are usually created when you configure a workstation or create a DB Alias. After you install Optim, you can use this task to create primary keys for tables added to the database. For more information, see Create Primary Keys.

Create Copies of DB2 z/OS Relationships

Use this task to copy DB2® z/OS® relationships into the Optim Directory, which improves run time performance when you access DB2 z/OS tables. For more information, see Create Copies of DB2 z/OS Relationships.

Load/Drop Sample Data

Sample tables are distributed with Optim and are generally loaded when you configure a workstation, but you can use this task to load or refresh the sample data independently. For more information, see Load/Drop Sample Data.

Load/Drop Data Privacy Data

Data privacy data tables are available to clients who have an Optim Data Privacy License. These tables are generally loaded when you configure a workstation (if you have a Data Privacy License), but you can use this task to load or refresh them. For more information, see Load/Drop Data Privacy Data.

Drop DB Alias or Optim Tables

Use this task to drop a DB Alias or an Optim Directory. For more information, see Drop DB Alias or Optim Tables.

Purge Optim Directory Registry Entry

At times, you might want to remove workstation access to an Optim Directory, without dropping the Directory or packages, plans, or procedures that are used to access that Directory, or disable Optim for a workstation. Use this task to purge a workstation registry entry to accomplish these goals. For more information, see Purge Optim Directory Registry Entry.

Purge DB Alias

You might want to purge a DB Alias when you drop a database or make a database temporarily inaccessible to workstations that use Optim. For more information, see Purge DB Alias.

Options menu

Use the Options menu to change or view the company name, or to customize the toolbar. You also can use this menu to view or hide the toolbar or status bar by selecting either command from the menu.

Select any of the following commands:

Company Name

Select Company Name to display the Change Company Name dialog.

Toolbar

Display or hide the toolbar (a check mark indicates that it is selected for display).

Status Bar

Display or hide the status bar (a check mark indicates that it is selected for display).

Customize Toolbar

Open the Customize Toolbar dialog to add or remove buttons.

Help menu

Use the Help menu to access online help information or to select the Configuration Assistant. In addition, if you have internet access, you can connect directly to the IBM® website.

(A check mark indicates the toolbar or status bar is selected for display.)