MKS Implementer 2006 Administration Guide

Chapter 4: Remote Distribution Concepts and Setup
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The Build List function uses an APPC program to retrieve source and object information
from a remote system. Generally, you run a build when you define a new environment.
The Reset Authorities function uses an APPC program to change the owners and
authorities to objects for a remote environment. Generally, you reset authorities when
you define a new environment.
The delete request function (available from a number of different menu options) uses an
APPC program to delete work libraries or SNADS network files that exist on the remote
system. This ensures deleting a promotion request does not leave unwanted source,
objects, work libraries, or network files on the remote system.
Communication Lines
APPN Lines
Switched Lines
Implementer’s distribution facilities use LU6.2 protocol, which is also known as APPC.
Implementer is independent of the type of APPC line. This means changes can be distributed
over SDLC lines or token ring lines. Changes are not distributed using asynchronous lines,
since this type of line does not support the LU6.2 protocol.
Implementer supports lines configured for APPN (Advanced Peer-to-Peer Network) reconnections.
Whereas Implementer uses APPC programs, a situation that requires using
APPN for distribution to the remote is when the host system is not directly connected to the
remote. For example, system A connects directly to system B, and system B connects directly
to system C—however, system A does not connect directly to system C. In this case, you
must define the lines using APPN to distribute changes from system A to system C.
The OS/400 operating system provides support for APPN. Use APPN when you define your
network of iSeries systems and specify how remote systems that are not directly connected
route to each other.
Implementer supports switched (common carriers) or non switched (leased/dedicated) lines.
If you use switched lines, Implementer has the option to vary on and vary off the
communications configuration before and after a distribution to the system. This feature is
particularly useful when you have one switched line shared by multiple systems. Without
this support you would have to vary on and off the communications line, controller, and
device before distributing to a different system sharing the same communications port. In the
Network Configuration menu option, specify the communications line, controller, and device
for Implementer to automatically vary on or off.