In Setup server references, the system specialist can add a new server to Metrics Management by creating a reference or link to that server. Setup server references also supports editing and deleting server references.
Adding a server reference
Creating a server reference adds a Metrics Management server to the system. Metrics Management servers appear in the main window in File➛Open Servers and Databases.
How to add a server reference
1 Choose File➛Open Servers and Databases.
2 In the Navigation Pane, choose Setup Tools➛Add a Server Reference.
3 In Server configuration file, type the path (UNC or drive letter) to the psvsrvr.ini file on the Metrics Management server, or choose Browse and navigate to this location.
4 Choose Apply.
The new Metrics Management server appears in the list of available servers. Share the psvsrvr.ini file with Metrics Management users on a read-only basis.
Editing a server reference
After renaming or moving a Metrics Management server, modify the server initialization file on which the server reference is based.
How to edit a server reference
1 Choose File➛Open Servers and Databases.
2 Select a server from the list of servers in the main window.
3 In the Navigation Pane, choose Setup Tools➛Edit Reference to Selected Server.
4 In Server configuration file, type the new path (UNC or drive letter) to the psvsrvr.ini file on the Metrics Management server or choose Browse and navigate to this location.
5 Choose Apply.
Deleting a server reference
Deleting a server’s reference information removes the server from Metrics Management.
How to delete a server reference
1 Choose File➛Open Servers and Databases.
2 Select a server from the list of servers in the main window.
3 In the Navigation Pane, choose Setup Tools➛Remove Reference to Selected Server.
4 When prompted to confirm this action, choose Yes.
The listed server reference is removed from the list of servers.
