Open Window to Host
Theme: Configure
Who Is It For? Operations Staff, System Administrator
What Is It?
The Open Window to Host feature opens an emulator for a remote connection to a machine defined in OpCon. Configure preferences in the Enterprise Manager to set the commands for each platform when running the Window to Host shortcut from the Operation views. For more information, refer to Setting Preferences for Window To Host in the Enterprise Manager online help.
Configuration Options
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FAQs
Q: What does the Open Window to Host feature do?
It opens an emulator for a remote connection to a machine defined in OpCon. The Window to Host shortcut is accessible from the Operation views.
Q: How do you configure which emulator opens for each platform?
Configure the emulator commands per platform in the Enterprise Manager preferences. Refer to Setting Preferences for Window To Host in the Enterprise Manager online help.
Glossary
Enterprise Manager (EM): OpCon's rich client graphical user interface for Windows and Linux, used to define schedules and jobs, manage automation data, and perform operational tasks.
Machine: A platform defined in the OpCon database that has an agent installed. OpCon routes job execution requests to machines via SMANetCom, and machines report job completion status back to SAM.
OpCon: Continuous' workflow automation platform. The OpCon server includes the database, SAM and Supporting Services (SAM-SS), and graphical user interfaces. agents installed on target platforms run jobs and report results.