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Using the ODBC Client : Configuring Data Sources for the ODBC Client on Windows : ODBC Connection Dialogs : Stage 1: Establishing a Network Connection
 

Stage 1: Establishing a Network Connection

The first stage of the connection process involves establishing a network connection. The dialog box that appears depends on whether the connection has been configured to connect directly to an OpenAccess SDK Server or to retrieve connection information for the OpenAccess SDK Server from a centralized LDAP directory.

Connecting Directly to an OpenAccess SDK Server

If the connection has been configured to connect directly to an OpenAccess SDK Server, the Connect to Service dialog box appears.
Connect to Service dialog box
Provide the following information; then, click OK.
Service Host: Type the TCP/IP host name of the OpenAccess SDK service.
Service Port: Type the TCP/IP port on which the OpenAccess SDK service is listening. A default installation of OpenAccess SDK Server uses the port 19986.
Service Data Source: Type the name of a server data source to use for the connection, or you may browse for the source. This step is optional. If a server data source is not specified, the default server data source for that service will be used for the connection.

Retrieving Connection Information from an LDAP Directory

If the connection has been configured to connect to an LDAP server to retrieve connection information from an LDAP directory, the Connect to Service dialog box appears.
Connect to Service dialog box, showing the fields for an LDAP server
Provide the following information; then, click OK.
LDAP Server Host: Type the TCP/IP host name of the LDAP server.
LDAP Server Port: Type the TCP/IP port on which the LDAP server is listening.
Distinguished Name: Type the Distinguished Name (DN) of the LDAP entry.
For information about setting up an LDAP server for OpenAccess SDK, refer to the OpenAccess SDK Administrator’s Guide.