Verifying Server Installation

How to:

After you have installed a server, verify that it is functioning properly.


Top of page

x
Procedure: How to Verify Server Installation
  1. If the server is not already running, start it using whichever security mode you prefer using the Windows menu icons:
    • Start Security ON. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs, the server program group (for example, WebFOCUS 77 Server), and Start Security ON. The actual Security Provider mode will depend on if the server was previously configured for a Security Provider, but has not been, the default will be OPSYS (Windows ID (or Domain/ID) and Password Required).
    • Start Security OFF. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs, the server's program group (for example, WebFOCUS 77 Server), Start With Alternative Security Modes, and then Start Security OFF.

    Additional security modes (DBMS, PTH, LDAP, and CUSTOM) are available once you configure them, as described in the Adapter Administration for UNIX, Windows, OpenVMS, IBM i, and z/OS manual.

    For information about security modes, see Choosing a Security Provider and the Server Administration for UNIX, Windows, OpenVMS, IBM i, and z/OS manual.

  2. Open the Web Console if it is not already running. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs, the server program group (for example, WebFOCUS 77 Server), and Web Console.

    The Web Console opens. (You can get online help for the Web Console by clicking Help in the left pane.)

  3. To test the server, open the ibisamp folder on the Applications tree, right-click a synonym, such as CAR or EMPLOYEE, and select Sample Data.

    A sample report is executed and the result is displayed.

Now that you have successfully verified your server installation, you can:


Top of page

x
Procedure: How to Determine Which Adapters Are Supported on Windows

For current information about which adapters are supported:

  1. Go to http://techsupport.informationbuilders.com.

    The Information Builders Technical Support home page opens.

  2. In the Quick Links section on the right side of the page, click Supported Systems/Adapters.

    The Supported Systems and Adapters page opens.

  3. Click the link for the server release you want.

    The Supported Systems and Adapters page for that release opens.

  4. Click the link for your platform.

    The support chart for that platform opens.


Top of page

x
Procedure: How to Register a License Code With the Server

If you license WebFOCUS Active Technologies, you must register its license code with the server before using Active Technologies.

  1. In the Web Console menu bar, select Configuration/Monitor from the Workspace menu.
  2. In the navigation pane, right-click License and select Configure.

    The License Management pane opens.

  3. Type the license code in the license_active_report field.
  4. Click Save and Restart Server.

iWay Software