> # Working with the SequeLink® Manager Snap-in

> The MMC Console window, by default, is divided into two panes. The left pane shows the console tree in the Tree tab. Each node in the tree for the SequeLink Manager MMC Snap-in represents an item in your SequeLink configuration. You can expand any node in the console tree by double-clicking that node or by single-clicking the + (plus sign) for that node.

> The Favorites tab of the left pane contains views you have added to your list of favorites. When you select an item in the left pane, the right pane (details pane) displays information about the item you selected or shows wizards you can use to perform common tasks that affect that item. To use any wizard, click the wizard icon.

> ### Connecting to SequeLink® Agents

> To view or change information about a local or remote SequeLink service, you must connect to the SequeLink Agent servicing that SequeLink service. To connect to a SequeLink Agent, double-click the SequeLink Agent in the left pane. If a user name and password are required to connect to the SequeLink Agent, the SequeLink Manager MMC Snap-in will prompt you for that information. If prompted for a user name and password, enter the appropriate user name and password in the connection dialog box.

> ### Displaying SequeLink® Service Attributes

> Once you are connected to a SequeLink Agent, you can view the following types of attributes:

> - Attributes of the SequeLink Agent service
> - Attributes of any SequeLink data access service (active and inactive) serviced by the connected SequeLink Agent

> SequeLink service attributes are logically grouped into the following categories:

> General Advanced Logging Administration Security User Security | Application Security Environment Installation parameters Workarounds

> To view the attributes in a specific category, expand the category by selecting that node or by selecting the + (plus sign) for that node. See "SequeLink® Service Attributes" for a list and description of SequeLink service attributes for more information.

> ### Refreshing Active Information

> You can refresh the active information being viewed in the SequeLink Manager Snap-in, such as active sessions or active services, by using the Refresh button on the SequeLink Manager Snap-in toolbar or by turning on the Auto Refresh option for the current session. The Auto Refresh option can only be used for the Monitor node (and all its subnodes) and the SequeLink Services node. It allows you to specify an interval in seconds to automatically refresh the display.

> To turn on the Auto Refresh option:

> 1. Select the node you want to turn on the Auto Refresh option for, and then, select View / Auto Refresh.
> 2. Choose one of the following Auto Refresh options:
> - Slow (refreshes every 10 seconds)
> - Normal (refreshes every 5 seconds)
> - Fast (refreshes every 2 seconds)
> - Custom (specify a refresh interval in seconds)

> The Auto Refresh option is turned off by default and is not saved when you save your configuration to an .MSC file. To turn off the Auto Refresh option, select View / Auto Refresh.

> ### Using the SequeLink® Manager Snap-in Toolbar

> Table 2-1 lists some important elements of the toolbar and describes the actions they allow you to perform.

> Table 2-1. SequeLink Manager MMC Snap-in Toolbar
> Item | Description
> --- | ---
> Console menu | Commands that perform the following actions:
> | New | Creates a new console.
> | Open | Opens a console.
> | Save | Saves changes you make to the current console.
> | Save as | Saves the current console with another name.
> | Add/Remove Snap-in | Adds or removes MMC snap-ins to or from the MMC.
> | Options | Options that affect how the console can be used.
> Window menu | Options that affect the console window.
> Help menu | Accesses online help for the MMC.
> | Creates a new console.
> | Opens a console.
> | Saves changes to the current console.
> | Creates a new window.
> Action menu | Commands that perform actions applicable to the selected object. For example, if an active SequeLink Service is selected, the Stop command is available.
> View menu | Allows you to customize how the console appears. It also allows you to turn on the Auto refresh option for the Monitor nodes and SequeLink Services nodes for the current session.
> Favorites menu | Allows you to add views to your Favorites list.
> | Moves back to the last configurable item in the console tree.
> | Moves forward to the next configurable item in the console tree.
> | Moves up one level in the console tree.
> | Shows or hides the console tree.
> | Displays the properties of a SequeLink service.
> | Deletes an attribute when you select it while a service attribute is selected.
> | Refreshes active information in the console tree.
> | Accesses online help for the MMC and for the SequeLink Manager Snap-in.
> | Saves all modifications to the configuration file.
> | Discards all modifications and reverts to the original configuration file.
> | Adds a SequeLink data access service.
> | Saves changes to the SequeLink configuration.
> | Starts and stops SequeLink services.
> Shortcut Tip: Right-clicking on any item in the console tree displays a menu allowing you to perform the same actions available from the toolbar.